Amazing work. Hope you got paid a VERY nice amount for all that cleaning. Did you wear gloves and mask? That is dangerous work.
Amazing work. Hope you got paid a VERY nice amount for all that cleaning. Did you wear gloves and mask? That is dangerous work.
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Originally Posted by SilvaBimma
To the best of my knowledge, there is no proven health risk due to exposure to mold.
Great job, David!
FWIW, the owner should consider using DampRid in the future.
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I use two containers of the stuff in my RV and I pull a couple of quarts of water from the air every month. (As you know, this Benz lives a couple of hundred miles south of me... even more humidity.) I`m surprised that this is not a more common problem in the Southeast for vehicles that are stored for long periods, with or without roof leaks.
Based on my RV detailing experience, I wonder if this vehicle could benefit from an ozone generator treatment. (The machines used for mold/mildew abatement are the $1K+ models, not the $119 specials.) Your work on the MB interior is amazing; however, I suspect that mold is lurking in the concealed areas.
Hey, thanks for posting! Very informative.
JohnHenry
David, that is one amazing turnaround!!!
I have done a few of these in the past and find it amazing how quick mold grows. The wholesaler I used to detail for bought a few cars at an auction during the summer which had been recently detailed. The cars sat in the sun for about a week with wet carpets and the mold growth was incredible.
Great job bringing that interior back and finding the cause!
Great read with the morning coffee. Thanks David as always. Very informative.
David, that was just nasty! I`m amazed that it turned out so well. Except for the normal wear and tear on seats that are 29 years old, it looked like new inside. I`ve got your technique jotted down just in case I get a "moldie oldie" some day.
Very nice work David...you are a brave man indeed!
Originally Posted by gmblack3a
Thanks Brian.
Originally Posted by stiffdogg06
Thanks. I sure did. I wore a chemical resistant mask with filters designed for mold.
Originally Posted by Pats300zx
Thanks Pat. Because I didn`t inspect the vehicle ahead of time, I wasn`t sure what to expect.
Originally Posted by weekendwarrior
Thanks David. Yes, I`m glad I was able to help the owner prevent this from happening again.
Originally Posted by lt1_man
Thanks Brandon. I wish that was a cover on the steering wheel.
Originally Posted by twitch
Thanks Twitch. I`m pleased with how the matts came out. Especially without powerwashing them. These would have been destroyed if I did that.
Originally Posted by connorb850
Thanks Connor.
Originally Posted by Accumulator
Thanks Accumulator.
Originally Posted by rydawg
Thanks Ryan.
Originally Posted by Phil@DetailersDomain
Thanks for all your help Phil. I would have been lost without your assistance.
Originally Posted by MobileJay
Thanks Jay. I like the Mark-V Odor Eliminator. It`s not too stronge smelling and eats up/neutralizes odors pretty well. I`ll definately keep using it.
Originally Posted by Scottwax
Thanks alot Scott. I`m honored by your acknowledgement.
Originally Posted by gamby
Thanks gamby. I can`t remember the last time I spent 6 hours on the interior of a 2 seater!
Originally Posted by SilvaBimma
Thanks SilvaBimma. I did asbestos abatement for 5 years & know how important it is to be protected. Mask & gloves were worn at all times.
Originally Posted by Holden_C04
Yes there is! Certain molds(like black mold) can destroy your nervous system and cause cancer. I wouildn`t take chances in any case.
Originally Posted by John Henry
Thanks John. I agree that anything possible should be used to pull out the dampness from vehicles in these types of situations. I definately think an ozone treatment *could* help, but I`m hoping that the mold wasn`t circulated throughout the HVAC system. It just started recently and the vehicle wasn`t driven. Unfortunately, I no longer have my generator, but have one from a local detailer (joyriide) that I`m sure I can rent. The owner is aware at any rate.
Originally Posted by RickRack
Thanks alot Rick.
Originally Posted by howareb
Thanks. I actually drank coffee while doing this job.
Originally Posted by JuneBug
Thanks JuneBug! Yup, this is a moldie, but goodie......:chuckle:
Originally Posted by porta
Thanks porta. :bounce
Originally Posted by TSC17
Thanks TSC17.
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Originally Posted by Holden_C04
When airborne mold spores are present in large numbers, they can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, asthma episodes, infections and other respiratory problems for people. Exposure to high spore levels can cause the development of an allergy to the mold. I`ve dealt with this several times with boats and cars coming out of storage (had a guy ruin his 911 cab by storing it in a wet barn) and would highly recommend wearing at the very least eye protection and a ventilator. Full body protection would be even better.
Yowza, what a mold-fest. In that climate, he might be wise to use a drying agent inside the car while it`s stored. I use a product called Dri-Z-Air that came from Performance Products. It`s basically a granular product that absorbs moisture and comes with a container to keep in the car. I use it in the winter to keep the inside of the 560SL dry while it`s in the garage (windows up). However, moisture does collect inside the container, so it has to be checked every month or so. This might not be practical for your client but I thought it was worth mentioning.
great job
WOW.. I love to see when profesionals take a job seriously enough to actually research products/methods to suit a job... Kudos!
Great work as usual!
Glad to see it turned out well David, my consulting bill is in the mail.
j/k
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