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Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:45 am
by Bobb (deleted)

Good morning
Brought our 420 back from storage today and disappointed to see lots of small mould spots on the canvas. It has had a Kampa cover and condensation collection pots throughout the winter but still we have spots....
Looking at previous posts people seem to recommend Sunbrella 330 but I can�t find it for sale.....
Any other/better suggestions would be most welcome.

We are also thinking about replacing the red Herzim strip. This looks quite straightforward but, again, advice appreciated if this is not the case!

While it�s here on the drive out of action, I�m also toying with the idea of adding a heating element to our gas only Trumatic (I�ve read the posts) but, at the moment I�m trying to confirm our exact model by taking off the front and looking at the ID plate. It has 2 top controls 1 on the left for the fan and the other on the right for the press down igniter and temp control. I think it�s a S3002P but not sure...
Any tips would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

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RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:42 pm
by eribaMotters •

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Bob,
Firstly I would vacumn everything inside then out. If you just want to get the mould off then I would try a wipe with1 part bleach to 4 parts water. Repeated after 48hrs this should kill any spores and you can then wash in place with a mild soap and water. This should clean everything up to a decent level and short of removing and putting through the washing machine it should suffice. The worst that could happen is you will need to reproof the fabric once done.
Your 2006 has the same heater as the 2007 model so I can confirm it is a S3002, but don't know about the P.

Colin

aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:22 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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This thread may be of interest: Replacing Herzim Strip

If you search 'Herzim, you will find dozens of comments on the subject.

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2003 Triton 420 and Audi A4 2.0Tfsi S-line SE Cabriolet

RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:01 pm
by Pepé Le Pew •

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Quote: Bobb wrote in post #1
We are also thinking about replacing the red Herzim strip. This looks quite straightforward but, again, advice appreciated if this is not the case!

Hello Bob

It might be worth bearing in mind that the infill strip fitted at the factory is not Herzim - Herzim is an alternative product that will certainly do the job, but anecdotally it isn't as easy to fit as the original stuff.

I replaced the white awning rail infill strip - essentially the same stuff as the red belly strip, but white instead - on our Troll with OEM strip from Jandi in Scotland.

The job was an absolute doddle. The old stuff pulled out in a trice, and the replacement zipped back in easily. I didn't have to stand it, me, or a selection of mismatched tools in a bucket of hot water for hours to soften or feed it through a caulking gun nozzle.

I used a small nylon car trim removal tool to make sure I didn't scratch the pathetically thin paintwork if I slipped, and that was it.

It really is the proverbial piece of cake.

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RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:02 pm
by Bobb (deleted)

Thanks very much chaps, I�ll certainly try your recipe Colin and your Herzim link was very useful Aaron.

I�ve asked for a couple of samples from 2 ebay suppliers, cherry red and burgundy ( both at 99p mtr) but, like you Pepe, I would like to get close to the original if I can so, thanks for the tip, I�ll contact the excellent a Jandi people.
Thanks
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:12 am
by Poptop320 •

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The canvas in the poptop is synthetic called Sunbrella it is used widely in the marine leisure industry, here is a video/website how to care for it

https://www.sunbrella.com/en-us/how-to-clean

When I go on holiday I like to pop my top!

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RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:32 pm
by Eribanut •

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Bob

For mold on the canvas I use Dettol Mold and Mildew Remover (green bottle) Spray on mold leave for 30 minutes then using soft brush wash off with water then go over again with soapy water (not washing up liquid) rinse and leave to dry. Then spray or paint with reproofer.

Mike

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Tempus fugit; carpe diem

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RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:47 pm
by Bobb (deleted)

Thanks for the top tips, I�ll try both cleaning methods.
The cherry Herzim sample arrived but was not the bright red I wanted but thankfully, I have now managed to find some.
I have also had my front locker struts re-gassed by the excellent Tom Radford at SGS.
What to do first.....
Thanks all
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:03 am
by Eribanut •

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Quote: Bobb wrote in post #8
Thanks for the top tips, I�ll try both cleaning methods.
The cherry Herzim sample arrived but was not the bright red I wanted but thankfully, I have now managed to find some.
I have also had my front locker struts re-gassed by the excellent Tom Radford at SGS.
What to do first.....
Thanks all
Bob

Sprayed mine with the Dettol mould and mildew and left for 2 hours mould gone washed off with water then soapy water to clean now just to reproof,

Sermo datur cunctis; animi sapientia paucis
Tempus fugit; carpe diem

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RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:42 pm
by Bobb (deleted)

Thank you!
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

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RE: Canvas mould

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:22 pm
by jago68 (deleted)

hi bob - excuse me butting in some three months later..... how can you rinse off the canvas after mould treatment without getting the caravan sopping wet?

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