I've just bought a 1986 BMW convertible which has been left sitting outsidein all weathers and subsequently the soft top is covered in greenmouldy/mossy leather seats are also covered in dusty mould.I havetwo questions :- how do I clean this off and how do I prevent it happeningagain?Thanks in advance,George

how do you clean this?

Apr 12, 2004 2 Replies

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George duff 22 years ago

I've just bought a 1986 BMW convertible which has been left sitting outside in all weathers and subsequently the soft top is covered in green mouldy/mossy stuff.The leather seats are also covered in dusty mould.I have two questions :- how do I clean this off and how do I prevent it happening again?

Thanks in advance, George

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HAL 9000 22 years ago

Don't leave it outside in all weathers ;- )

No seriously, I suggest that you try with one of those steam cleaners. Chemicals should be the plan B.

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The Blue Max 22 years ago

The best stuff I've ever come across for cleaning soft tops is called Renovo

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Very fast mail order service and thestuff did a fantastic job on a very tired and weatherbeaten mohair top. No idea about your leather, but have you tried phoning someone like Aldridge Trimming

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for some advice?

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