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Jools · 06-Dec-2006, 16:57

I've got a convertible with a black fabric roof.

I have to park it under trees and, whenever it rains, algae drips off the trees onto the roof. Once on the roof, since algae is a living thing, the weave of the fabric seems to offer the ideal nooks and crannies for it to grow and there is now a faint green bloom all over the roof.

Normal car shampoo doesn't seem to touch it, the only thing I've found will shift it is the power spray on a jet wash (but I don't want to go over my whole roof with that). I've had a squint in Halfrauds and other such places but I haven't seen any stuff to shift it.

Has anybody else had this? Any ideas on killing the algae without bleaching the black top or going through the waterproofing?

beancounter · 06-Dec-2006, 17:03

Many different types of fish actually eat algae, perhaps you could try some fish Jools?

Hope this helps.

BC

Jools · 06-Dec-2006, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by beancounter

Many different types of fish actually eat algae, perhaps you could try some fish Jools?

Hope this helps.

BC

Oh my Cod! Stupid boy Pike...

Actually I can't think why I didn't think of that before, what a dumb Halibut I've been. I've been told that the best Plaice to take it to is a reliable Tuna, but it's not really engine work is it...

I just thought I'd Trawl around the Net to see it I could Crab any good ideas rather than play the raw Prawn

Jools · 06-Dec-2006, 17:20

You see what I did there?

Monty · 06-Dec-2006, 18:02

Jools-time for your tablets mate............

John

yeti · 06-Dec-2006, 18:04

I appear to have lost the will to live...................................

Gilps · 06-Dec-2006, 18:09

I had a similar problem with an old SL some years back. Try using a bowl of soapy water with washing up liquid in, and scrub with a stiff scrubbing brush.

Lightning Boy · 06-Dec-2006, 18:11

I had a similiar problem to......

until I bought a chainsaw....... wanna borrow it ?

ratboy · 06-Dec-2006, 21:09

Try this guys site - to say he is 'anal' about cleaning cars would be somewhat of an understatement http://detailfinish.co.uk

Or else try this site http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/shop/e...rior/c_20.html

Rattler · 06-Dec-2006, 21:21

Simply apply a chainsaw
HTH
Tim

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06-Dec-2006, 17:03	#2
beancounter Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Beds Mood: Black and grey (and a bit of red) Many different types of fish actually eat algae, perhaps you could try some fish Jools? Hope this helps. BC Reply

06-Dec-2006, 17:20	#4
Jools DSC Club Member BSB Star Posts: 6,930 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Mood: MT Meglomaniac You see what I did there? The Patent Jools Mood Meter -Today I am: ___________^ Reply

06-Dec-2006, 18:02	#5
Monty DSC Club Member Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 1100S Multistrada, 450RT, Gilera Nordwest, Bultaco Frontera, Rickman Metisse-being built! Posts: 4,255 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Little Paxton Cambridgeshire Mood: Growing old-DISGRACEFULLY! Jools-time for your tablets mate............ John Growing old-disgracefully! Reply

06-Dec-2006, 18:04	#6
yeti Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,207 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the wilderness Mood: All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing I appear to have lost the will to live................................... Reply

06-Dec-2006, 18:09	#7
Gilps Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 967 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Malmesbury Mood: Glad to be here I had a similar problem with an old SL some years back. Try using a bowl of soapy water with washing up liquid in, and scrub with a stiff scrubbing brush. Reply

06-Dec-2006, 18:11	#8
Lightning Boy Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,388 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newick, East Sussex Mood: Waiting at the Crossroads...... I had a similiar problem to...... until I bought a chainsaw....... wanna borrow it ? Reply

06-Dec-2006, 21:09	#9
ratboy Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 957 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colchester, Essex Mood: On the up Try this guys site - to say he is 'anal' about cleaning cars would be somewhat of an understatement http://detailfinish.co.uk Or else try this site http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/shop/e...rior/c_20.html Reply

06-Dec-2006, 21:21	#10
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk Simply apply a chainsaw HTH Tim Reply