Moss algae removal

What is the best inexpensive solution to remove moss/algae from a
caravan (it's been laid up for a while).

It's a Juno 2/3 which appears to be painted alluminium.

I'm looking for something to spray on and rinse off if possible.

ste

ste wrote:
> What is the best inexpensive solution to remove moss/algae from a
> caravan (it's been laid up for a while).
>
> It's a Juno 2/3 which appears to be painted alluminium.
>
> I'm looking for something to spray on and rinse off if possible.

Muck Off will possibly come closest, but I'd suggest you invest in a
barrel full of elbow grease too.

--
Paul - xxx

DieSea wrote:
> "ste" <ste@127.0.0.1> wrote in message news:5mme8oFe4o88U1@mid....
>> What is the best inexpensive solution to remove moss/algae from a caravan (it's
>> been laid up for a while).
>>
>> It's a Juno 2/3 which appears to be painted alluminium.
>>
>> I'm looking for something to spray on and rinse off if possible.
>>
>> ste
>
> Fenwick's
>
> But I'll be surprised if you get away with wash and Rinse
>
> Perhaps you may be able to find a tin of elbow grease as well
>
> If you know where to look you can usually get it for free
>
> DieSea
>
>
Looks like i'll have to invest in some elbow grease, i'll get the eldest
lad to do it

ste

"John Gifford" <john@thegiffords.notfreeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Would a pressure washer be too fierce??
>
> John G

In my experience it will remove paint. The fine jet will cut through plastic
like a laser beam :-(

Mary
>
>

All I do is wash with warm water and some Jiff or similar on a sponge no
effort involved you just need to be around 8 foot tall...
"Long tall ugly" <mail@smtp.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:25:45 +0100, ste <ste@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>
>>What is the best inexpensive solution to remove moss/algae from a
>>caravan (it's been laid up for a while).
>>
>>It's a Juno 2/3 which appears to be painted alluminium.
>>
>>I'm looking for something to spray on and rinse off if possible.
>>
>>ste
>
> I wash mine with the pressure washer BUT you must take care!
> You will blow any/all seals if directed at them, mark plastic and rip
> rubber.
> Using the appropreate tools (rotary brush etc. ) is very useful.
> blasting off the flat surfaces from a distance (if you don't have a
> diffuser lance ) is OK (get too near and you will peal sticker and
> paint alike.)
> Its a question of being sencable,( Trying to force off tar by holding
> the jet up to the tar will just get you a shiney panel with no paint.)
> Pressure washers are very good for cleaning and de scalling the
> toilets, grey waste containers, plastic garden furniture (though its
> quite possible to peel off the top layer of plastic).
>
> John

Long tall ugly wrote:

> On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:25:45 +0100, ste <ste@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>
>
>>What is the best inexpensive solution to remove moss/algae from a
>>caravan (it's been laid up for a while).
>>
>>It's a Juno 2/3 which appears to be painted alluminium.
>>
>>I'm looking for something to spray on and rinse off if possible.
>>
>>ste
>
>
> I wash mine with the pressure washer BUT you must take care!
> You will blow any/all seals if directed at them, mark plastic and rip
> rubber.
> Using the appropreate tools (rotary brush etc. ) is very useful.
> blasting off the flat surfaces from a distance (if you don't have a
> diffuser lance ) is OK (get too near and you will peal sticker and
> paint alike.)
> Its a question of being sencable,( Trying to force off tar by holding
> the jet up to the tar will just get you a shiney panel with no paint.)
> Pressure washers are very good for cleaning and de scalling the
> toilets, grey waste containers, plastic garden furniture (though its
> quite possible to peel off the top layer of plastic).
>
> John

I'd second that. With care it's not a big issue.

My ancient washer is probably less powerful than many today but I have
had no problem with paint or decals lifting. Just don't direct a jet
(especially a pencil one) at shallow angle behind decals or into
sealed joints.

I use a fan jet at about 9 inches for most and a rotary brush is
useful on the roof.

Even with traffic film remover you still won't remove all the black
stains so 'tis best to stick to stick to Foster's (was it? -
previously mentioned) applied by hand, allowed to soak and use the
pressure washer for rinsing. Or just don't allow it to get filthy in
the first place.

My paintwork is also 25 years old - perhaps they don't apply it like
they used to!