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Longhorn Man · 01-17-2005, 08:22 AM

How woulr one remove mold from the paint of there truck?
I have not actually washed it as of yet with soap abd water, but I sispect that won't do much. I found brake clean does the trick, but I am not too fond of that...I'll use it if I have to, but prefer not too.
Anyone have any answers here?

shuttermutt · 01-17-2005, 08:32 AM

Try a little polishing compound then follow with a good coat of wax. Should come right off. If not, step up to rubbing compound, but be veeeeery careful and don't apply it with anything electric for heaven's sake.

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2005, 09:03 AM

Andy, They have this antimold stuff at Home Depot, what they put in paint to help keep mold down. I mixed it in some water to clean the 82 and it did real well. Still required the spit and polish after the cleaning. It did not seem to damage the paint any (well not anymore than 20 years with no wax did).
You could also try that windex stuff that you attach to the end of the house that they use to clean house siding with. I have not used it but have known a few who did and they got about same results.

Blue Beard · 01-17-2005, 09:28 AM

I was told Simple green mixed with water will work...

69C10 · 01-17-2005, 11:38 AM

believe it or not a mixture of cottenseed oil, corn oil and garlic oil in equal portions will get rid of mold. Mix it at a rate of 1-3 TBSp/gal of water in a hand pump sprayer, spray, let set a while rinse and wash/polish. I don't know what it'll do to paint finish though. I guess you could test it on a small spot of paint.
JB

useRc10 · 01-17-2005, 12:00 PM

i used something like simple green and it took it off...didnt look like it caused any damage to the primer

meathead95 · 01-17-2005, 02:33 PM

bleach will kill mold

oldschooloutlaw · 01-17-2005, 03:24 PM

pressure washer and bleach like meathead95 said

Brainchild · 01-17-2005, 03:49 PM

Pressure washed mine off,good ol soap and water,under 1600 psi.Took a god while,but it turned black instead of green.

Americanrider · 01-17-2005, 05:11 PM

We know about that stuff up here in the North West, 1/3 bleach & 2/3 water in a small spray bottle, let sit about 5 min & rinse with water.
For Fabric mold use 100% simple green.

stllookn · 01-17-2005, 05:38 PM

Common househole bleach works really well too. Just use some in the soap and it will take it right off with normal scrubbing. We get moss on our old trucks here...in fact they really don't have to be old...just let them sit out in the rain for a winter!

Longhorn Man · 01-17-2005, 10:03 PM

Cool, thanks for the tips.
I'm not too worried about the paint, the truck is in about 5 or 6 colors right now...but I don't want to cause any un-needed damage.

01-17-2005, 08:22 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Mold?? How woulr one remove mold from the paint of there truck? I have not actually washed it as of yet with soap abd water, but I sispect that won't do much. I found brake clean does the trick, but I am not too fond of that...I'll use it if I have to, but prefer not too. Anyone have any answers here?

01-17-2005, 08:32 AM	#2
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Try a little polishing compound then follow with a good coat of wax. Should come right off. If not, step up to rubbing compound, but be veeeeery careful and don't apply it with anything electric for heaven's sake. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-17-2005, 09:03 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Andy, They have this antimold stuff at Home Depot, what they put in paint to help keep mold down. I mixed it in some water to clean the 82 and it did real well. Still required the spit and polish after the cleaning. It did not seem to damage the paint any (well not anymore than 20 years with no wax did). You could also try that windex stuff that you attach to the end of the house that they use to clean house siding with. I have not used it but have known a few who did and they got about same results. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-17-2005, 09:28 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I was told Simple green mixed with water will work... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-17-2005, 11:38 AM	#5
69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 41	well.. believe it or not a mixture of cottenseed oil, corn oil and garlic oil in equal portions will get rid of mold. Mix it at a rate of 1-3 TBSp/gal of water in a hand pump sprayer, spray, let set a while rinse and wash/polish. I don't know what it'll do to paint finish though. I guess you could test it on a small spot of paint. JB

01-17-2005, 12:00 PM	#6
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i used something like simple green and it took it off...didnt look like it caused any damage to the primer __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-17-2005, 02:33 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	bleach will kill mold __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-17-2005, 03:24 PM	#8
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	pressure washer and bleach like meathead95 said __________________ Drive fast and Take Chances - In memory of Todd Rowe #725 Fire Chief 96 Chevy K1500 67 Chevelle 70 Chevy C10 - Old Red

01-17-2005, 03:49 PM	#9
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Pressure washed mine off,good ol soap and water,under 1600 psi.Took a god while,but it turned black instead of green. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-17-2005, 05:11 PM	#10
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	We know about that stuff up here in the North West, 1/3 bleach & 2/3 water in a small spray bottle, let sit about 5 min & rinse with water. For Fabric mold use 100% simple green.

01-17-2005, 05:38 PM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Common househole bleach works really well too. Just use some in the soap and it will take it right off with normal scrubbing. We get moss on our old trucks here...in fact they really don't have to be old...just let them sit out in the rain for a winter! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-17-2005, 10:03 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Cool, thanks for the tips. I'm not too worried about the paint, the truck is in about 5 or 6 colors right now...but I don't want to cause any un-needed damage.



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