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Old May 14, 2020 | 12:26 PM
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Can any of you detailing pros suggest something to get rid of black mildew on a tan vinyl top? (This is what happens if you keep the car outside under a car cover too long.) Obviously I would like something that won't discolor or bleach out the top.


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Old May 14, 2020 | 12:38 PM
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https://www.autogeek.net/vinyl-conve...-care-kit.html
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Old May 14, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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Mike I sent an email to my detailing supplier and will get back with you soon. I never experienced this in my business
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Old May 14, 2020 | 12:53 PM
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Thanks, Ray.
Emil, I know RagTop has a really good rep and their site says it can "retard the growth" of mildew. If Ray doesn't offer a better alternative I will get me some. Should have done so long ago.
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Try ‘Eau de Javel’
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire
Try ‘Eau de Javel’
That would definitely eliminate the mildew. But it would also eliminate the color wherever it fell or was applied.
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Old May 14, 2020 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tof
That would definitely eliminate the mildew. But it would also eliminate the color wherever it fell or was applied.
Diluted ???
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Old May 14, 2020 | 05:35 PM
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UV lamps but that will just kill it not remove it.
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