decent mould/algae remover for hood?

[Blackpuddin]

After the wet winter here in the West Country we now have some green algae-type staining on our Golf Cabrio hood. Can anyone recommend a product to get rid of it?
All I've been able to find online so far is this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOULD-ALGAE-REMOVER-250M...
Hood is original double-skin mohair type.

[anonymous-user]

Milton baby steriliser and a toothbrush gets rid of mould with no harm to the hood.

Followed by Fabsil waterproofing.

Did mine at the weekend and it's great

[Blackpuddin]

Aha I like the sound of that, thanks

[SeeFive]

Here's my weapon of choice over recent years. Get in to the panels of the hood with the foaming cleaner and sponge provided, then carefully with a nail brush in seams / stitching. Rinse (it will foam more as you wipe) and mainly wipe dry the hood. Then finish with the protector part of the kit or it will leak like a sieve in heavy rain.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-500ml-Fabric-Main...

This may not be the cheapest place to get it, just the first link I hit.

[Blackpuddin]

Aye I looked at that, thanks, Autoglym is generally good stuff but I have a slight aversion to paying their prices.

[Vince70]

OpulentBob said:

Milton baby steriliser and a toothbrush gets rid of mould with no harm to the hood.

Followed by Fabsil waterproofing.

Did mine at the weekend and it's great

+1 plus go for the brush on Fabsil rather than the aerosol

[Steffan]

Vince70 said:

OpulentBob said:

Milton baby steriliser and a toothbrush gets rid of mould with no harm to the hood.

Followed by Fabsil waterproofing.

Did mine at the weekend and it's great

+1 plus go for the brush on Fabsil rather than the aerosol

Brush on is far better much more volume on the fabric this works! +1

[Blackpuddin]

How much Fabsil would be needed for a Golf Cabrio top? On the understanding that I'll be wanting to do the whole hood. It only comes in 1 or 5 litre tins. Would one litre be enough?

[Steffan]

Blackpuddin said:

How much Fabsil would be needed for a Golf Cabrio top? On the understanding that I'll be wanting to do the whole hood. It only comes in 1 or 5 litre tins. Would one litre be enough?

Coverage will be stated on the product but I would think brushed on 2 litres would be plenty. This stuff does work and will preserve as well as waterproof the fabric. Better to over cover rather then skimp the UK weather requires good hoods!

[Blackpuddin]

Steffan said:

Coverage will be stated on the product but I would think brushed on 2 litres would be plenty. This stuff does work and will preserve as well as waterproof the fabric. Better to over cover rather then skimp the UK weather requires good hoods!

Thanks Steffan, I guess I'll have to get the 5 litre tin then as 2 litres is nearly the same price as 5.

[Steffan]

Blackpuddin said:

Steffan said:

Coverage will be stated on the product but I would think brushed on 2 litres would be plenty. This stuff does work and will preserve as well as waterproof the fabric. Better to over cover rather then skimp the UK weather requires good hoods!

Thanks Steffan, I guess I'll have to get the 5 litre tin then as 2 litres is nearly the same price as 5.

Means if you store it correctly and the problem reoccurs you are ready to reproof again. The fabsil will last quite well its a good product, Good Luck and keep it off the paintwork.

[anonymous-user]

I bought a 5 litre tub of Fabsil from Go Outdoors for £25. For balance, I was looking at £10 for a 1 litre bottle in smaller camping shops. I've done my hood (2 coats) - it's a Saab 9-3 so not small, and all my kayaking gear (hat, cag, trousers, etc), and just for a laugh I waterproofed a T shirt, and I've still got way over half left.

Best way to apply is with a 2 or 3 inch brush, "paint" from the middle outwards, then stipple the area you've painted until it slightly foams, go all over, leave it a day or two then do it again only front to back.

Once you've treated your roof, pour a watering can over it, the way the water beads off is amazing. It's impossible to make the hood wet now. It's like The Force or something.