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Removing mildew from rubber roof strip
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03-26-2013, 02:30 AM
I've got mildew or similar on the two rubber roof strips on the roof, any ideas as how to remove it? Simple scrubbing doesn't get it done. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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03-26-2013, 02:51 AM
not sure how to remove, try Goop b' gone. Got in from crappy tire. I would just clean it and Plastidip it black.
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03-26-2013, 04:09 AM
try soap and water and an abrasive brush. just be careful not to scratch the paint
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03-26-2013, 07:54 AM
(03-26-2013, 04:09 AM)drunkinmonkey Wrote: try soap and water and an abrasive brush. just be careful not to scratch the paint

I've tried that with one of those Scotchbrite pads. Didn't really help that much.
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03-27-2013, 01:00 AM
Are you positive that is mildew? It looks like the plastic is breaking down and the spots you see are different compounds in the plastic breaking through the painted finish.
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03-27-2013, 01:48 AM
googone. or windex. let windex sit on there for a bit then try wiping it off.works for most stuff, Thats how you get tint off windows. lol
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03-27-2013, 05:28 AM
do what i did remove them lol
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03-27-2013, 05:37 AM
^^ that also works very well. I did the same in the summer time when I prepped my car for paint and they come off in a couple seconds lol they're just glued on.
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03-28-2013, 03:10 PM
I guess I'll try a couple of your suggestions, what have I got to lose.
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