help help...most HORRIBLE thing ever happend!!!
02-16-04, 11:55 PM
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It may not be just the sunroof or window seals, the seal around the rear hatch may be bad. Once it stops raining and the car is dry, line the interior with paper towels (or just newspaper). Shut all the openings and spray the car with a garden hose. Let it drip dry for a bit then identify the wet areas. From there hopefully you can find the leaks.
BTW, you really are a fun guy. Many apologies, but nobody else has said it. Fungi, get it?
BTW, you really are a fun guy. Many apologies, but nobody else has said it. Fungi, get it?
02-17-04, 11:14 PM
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yep, rear hatch seal. mines leaks too. after I wash my FD I have to raise the hatch to let the water drain as I soak it up with a towel. if you don't get those seals fixed or put the car in a garage where it belongs there is no freakin' reason to clean the interior.
02-17-04, 11:57 PM
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ABC extinguisher is known to be a good fertilizer, when sprayed on plants it normally kills them, but with lots of water the chemical acts like a steroid for plants, molds, etc. Just FYI.
And man I am sorry that this has happened to u.
And man I am sorry that this has happened to u.
02-18-04, 12:01 AM
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Well, I just made phone call to fire buddy of mind and He said that mostly likely it was an ABC extinguisher, and also noted that they ussualy use, believe it or not, WD40 to disolve and get rid of the powder, in ur case he said its too late, and obviously ofcourse, Im so sorry man, it is just ugly, good luck.
02-18-04, 12:49 PM
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You might want to get a few canisters of car storage desiccant http://www.vehiclebags.com/?direct=views&place=vb_qna
I have a friend who owns a '96 Viper and a '69 Z28 RS and a Road Runner which he keeps zipped up in this type of storage bag. He just dries out the canisters in the oven and puts one in every so often (not sure how often he changes).
This should get rid of your problem once you get it cleaned up
I have a friend who owns a '96 Viper and a '69 Z28 RS and a Road Runner which he keeps zipped up in this type of storage bag. He just dries out the canisters in the oven and puts one in every so often (not sure how often he changes).
This should get rid of your problem once you get it cleaned up
02-19-04, 10:38 AM
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I would pressure wash that for ya, but don't even want that near my house....... could be contagious.
That looks like chicken pox for cars.......
U live by a blue cheese factory?
That looks like chicken pox for cars.......
U live by a blue cheese factory?
02-19-04, 10:49 AM
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I didnt have time to read past the first page BUT I got a car for free one time that looked like that on the inside (actually worse). What I did was spray down the interior with Lysol (they have some that smell real good too) till it was basically a wet surface. Then I took a bucket of water with a bunch of Oxyclean mixed in it and I'd dip a rag in the water then wipe down the Lysol with it. It worked perfect and after 6-7 months the mold/mildew hasnt come back at all.
Oh yea, I used lysol and a carpet cleaner on the carpet and seats. I found a carpet cleaner at Advanced Auto that kills mold and used that along with the Lysol.
BTW - If you do that you might want to get a real good "conditioner" to go over everything when your done cause all the cleaners might dry things out.
I didnt do this in a RX7 so you prob should spot test first to make sure it doesnt mess anything up.
STEPHEN
Oh yea, I used lysol and a carpet cleaner on the carpet and seats. I found a carpet cleaner at Advanced Auto that kills mold and used that along with the Lysol.
BTW - If you do that you might want to get a real good "conditioner" to go over everything when your done cause all the cleaners might dry things out.
I didnt do this in a RX7 so you prob should spot test first to make sure it doesnt mess anything up.
STEPHEN
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02-19-04, 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by BATMAN
I would pressure wash that for ya, but don't even want that near my house....... could be contagious.
That looks like chicken pox for cars.......
U live by a blue cheese factory?
I would pressure wash that for ya, but don't even want that near my house....... could be contagious.
That looks like chicken pox for cars.......
U live by a blue cheese factory?
i have been thinking about getting one of hte mazdamotorsports memberships but will i save any $ over using malloy mazda?? whats the skinny on mazdamotorsports program??? and what parts can you save on??
02-19-04, 03:26 PM
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I wonder if those spores are the culprit to my allergies........
I wonder if those spores are the culprit to my allergies........
02-22-04, 07:39 PM
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Hello--
Before you post again, scroll up a few posts and notice that he already removed his interior... and quit watching MythBusters.
Hello--
Before you post again, scroll up a few posts and notice that he already removed his interior... and quit watching MythBusters.
02-23-04, 12:51 PM
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^The "yea area" weather did! sorry i couldnt resist.... it was those stupid storms a few weeks ago. i need to move the car into the garage immidiatly but so much stuff would have to be moved out... i dont have time now. also i still need to pull the carpet and dash cause the carpet needs to be steam cleaned..... damn i wish i had time to devote to this car
sorry i couldnt resist.... it was those stupid storms a few weeks ago. i need to move the car into the garage immidiatly but so much stuff would have to be moved out... i dont have time now. also i still need to pull the carpet and dash cause the carpet needs to be steam cleaned..... damn i wish i had time to devote to this car
02-23-04, 06:28 PM
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no room.... there is a 67 MGB in there that wont be leaving unless A) it is sunny, or B) i really really need the space to do a motor swap or something major.... i have had too many problems with rust and the MG to sacrifice it 
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04-12-04, 12:37 AM
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Wow!!
Best of luck to you... my stepfather had a Great Old Car that had a mold problem in the carpeting behind the driver's seat. He tried everything including straight bleach, nothing got rid of it. At least it didn't spread everywhere, it just smelled kinda funky.
Best of luck to you... my stepfather had a Great Old Car that had a mold problem in the carpeting behind the driver's seat. He tried everything including straight bleach, nothing got rid of it. At least it didn't spread everywhere, it just smelled kinda funky.