Mould on cargo cover

Ferris

Hi folks,

I've just bought a new car and the only real issue with the interior is mould on the cream cargo cover (#1 in the diagram below - car is an estate). Its pretty bad to be honest, the cover was stored in a damp shed so the rest of the interior is fine. I did a search and people use white vinegar to kill the mould but I'm not sure that I want to stink the car out. I was going to hit is with some APC first - any tips/experience.

edburg

APC, brush to agitate, damp microfiber to gently dab away and dry microfiber to dry area.

HJL

I believe you need a biological detergent to stop the mould coming back. Detailing World mention Autosmart Bio Brisk a few times ive noticed.

If it were me I'd give it a hit with some biological washing detergent and hot water first.

Ferris

As suggested I'll kich off with some APC first I think and if that shouldn't shift it I just picked some of this up

http://www.starbrite.com/item/mildew-stain-remover?category_id=558

Its a marine mould remover, never used it but I heard it works well. I'll tackle it over the weekend and report back. Doesn't say anything about prevention however so I will need to think about that.

Thanks for the replies.

Ferris

So I said I would provide an update. Here is the cargo cover as I got it:



I tried 10% IPA (Bilt Hamber Surfex HD) first with a brush, increased this to 20%. Took off the surface mould but left some mould 'in' the texture of the vinyl.



I then tried the Starbrite Mildew Remover. Direction was to spray on and rinse off, repeat as necessary and use a brush if required. Effect was instant with significant reduction of the mould on the first application but I needed to agitate it with a brush on the 2nd and 3rd applications to get the full impact. There remains some slight staining in a couple of areas but it is minor and most people would not see it.



Overall very impressed with the Starbrite stuff, I never thought I would get all the mould off. It did not seem to damage the vinyl but its a light colour, I do not know if this would be true for darker materials. It is not recommended for fabric incidently. I think its clorine based so you'll need gloves and maybe a mask.

MetzgerMeister

Great result Ferris!

Ferris

;)Thanks MM, incidently the cover is off a 335i touring

MetzgerMeister

Black?

Ferris

Yep, msport. You know it?

challengemaster

Ferris wrote: »

Overall very impressed with the Starbrite stuff, I never thought I would get all the mould off. It did not seem to damage the vinyl but its a light colour, I do not know if this would be true for darker materials. It is not recommended for fabric incidently. I think its clorine based so you'll need gloves and maybe a mask.

Jesus that cover was in some state. Great job. In terms of it was a fabric / dark cover, there's always the option of spraying it to give it back its original look.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Black?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRpDK4Y2ISw

MetzgerMeister

I saw it on Carzone and DoneDeal when it was for sale. Incredibly rare here! Well wear

Some difference in torque from the RX8 hah

Ferris

I've only seen another 2 tourings and neither was an msport so its rare alright. Big difference from the renny alright. Nice car though although I had to tax it last night.........

Curran

Did you have the Vaseline? :P

mik_da_man

Curran wrote: »

Did you have the Vaseline? :P

It's needed, taxed the RS4 a few days ago for a similar figure ...

Curran

While Im not shafted as bad as you pair, I know all about it!
Anyone paying over 1k for motor tax should be getting water for free! :P

Ferris

Curran wrote: »

Did you have the Vaseline? :P

Nope, hurt like ****