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browntdb
Joined: 05 Sep 2012 Posts: 96 City/Region: Salem
State or Province: OR
Photos: Tortuga Del Mar
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:48 pm Post subject: Sunbrella cover mold or mildew stains |
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I finally put the sunbrella cover on our 2000 CD22 that we bought in January. I washed it with woolite and a soft brush and looking at the outside the cover it looks pretty good. in the cockpit area on the underneath side it appears to have mold or mildew stains; sort of a dark greenish color to black. It is primarily on the underneath side but does show faintly on the outer surface. I washed both sides of the fabric with the woolite mixture and it didn't do any good.
The top really needs some 303 treatment because it just soaks up water now. Before treating it with 303, do any of you have any recommendations of how to remove the stains? It may not be possible at this stage, but thought I would ask.
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Terry |
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Fairbro
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 313 City/Region: Prescott
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Minnie Swann
Photos: Minnie Swann
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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I've used Star Bright stain and mildew remover with pretty good success. I spray it on with the camper back up, let it set a couple of minutes, scrub lightly with a soft brush and then wipe off with a water soaked towel. I do small areas (panels) at a time.
It says it is not for use on fabric (it's probably mostly bleach) but it doesn't take any color out of my dark green Sunbrella. Don't wear good clothes when you're doing it! _________________ Gary & Gerrie former Minnie Swann owners
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21469 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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