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Offline richtung

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Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« on: February 23, 2014, 02:24:04 pm »
Afternoon folks,

After doing the weekly shop and had loaded the car,  i walked round the car to check for trolley damage. Something in the rear passenger window caught my eye. I opened the door and looked closer:





checked the rear passenger door and was greeted with:





Before people start questioning my personal hygiene, i can honestly say the mold/fungi is a recent thing! It looks proper minging and just as freaked as the rest of you!
Im guessing all the rain we've had these few weeks has caused a high level of condensation to form on the inside of the glass (i have the factory insulated / tinted glass).
There are no leaks into the cabin, carpets are pretty dry, sunroof isn't blocked and the pollen filter is just over a year old.

Firstly, could members with 5 doors also check their rear door windows to see if they have any similar sort of infestation?

Can anyone suggest a safe and effective way to deal with the fungi / fungus / mold?

Cheers

Rich

« Last Edit: February 23, 2014, 02:27:12 pm by richtung »
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2014, 02:54:30 pm »
Looks like the window seal isnt sealing.
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2014, 02:55:20 pm »
I've purchased some of this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/carpet-fabric-cleaners/valet-pro-enzyme-odour-eater/prod_1054.html to kill mold on carpet due to a slight leak in drivers footwell!

Kills mold...
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2014, 02:55:59 pm »
Had a windscreen fitted before?
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2014, 03:00:38 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on February 23, 2014, 02:54:30 pm
Looks like the window seal isnt sealing.

I was thinking that but its on both rear doors (im not saying its not possible that both seals have gone, im hoping its unlikely!)

Quote from: vRSAlex on February 23, 2014, 02:55:59 pm
Had a windscreen fitted before?

Not in the 4 years ive owned it Alex...
Quote from: andy7ven on February 23, 2014, 02:55:20 pm
I've purchased some of this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/carpet-fabric-cleaners/valet-pro-enzyme-odour-eater/prod_1054.html to kill mold on carpet due to a slight leak in drivers footwell!

Kills mold...

I've just seen the video on YT for this product.. might have to give it a go.

thanks for all your replies so far folks.

Rich
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2014, 04:33:25 pm »
I have a 5 door matey and have the exact same problem. The mould want there when I bought it. No idea what causes it.
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2014, 04:40:26 pm »
I have it on my more door. No way near as much as yours though! All my glass is original factory.


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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2014, 05:06:36 pm »
Same, both rear doors but not as bad as yours.
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2014, 05:29:02 pm »
My old mk4 5 door did this too - no idea why, as the seals were perfectly good. No sunroof, etc. Anyhow - the Valet Pro enzyme eater is a good product - I recommend it.
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2014, 09:43:22 pm »
Quote from: Dave J on February 23, 2014, 05:29:02 pm
My old mk4 5 door did this too - no idea why, as the seals were perfectly good. No sunroof, etc. Anyhow - the Valet Pro enzyme eater is a good product - I recommend it.

My mums 52 Plate MK4 5 door had this a little bit on the rear door window seals!! Hmmmm :/
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2015, 10:34:39 pm »
Old thread I know sorry ..
But did you get to the bottom of this ??
I'm having the same issue its very annoying!
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2015, 08:47:55 am »
Hi Mate,

After cleaning the fungi / mold, i purchased a car dehumidifier bag which seemed to help http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XUPEJY?keywords=car%20dehumidifier&qid=1442300884&ref_=sr_1_16&sr=8-16 but doesnt get rid of the problem completely.

Thanks

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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2015, 09:24:55 am »
Id be tempted to remove the door card, skin to check for signs of water Pretty sure there will be drain plugs in the doors
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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2015, 10:05:20 am »
I have a couple of these in the beater as one door seal is badly damaged.



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Re: Car infected with Fungi / Mold!!
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2015, 11:52:08 am »
Quote from: andy7ven on February 23, 2014, 02:55:20 pm
I've purchased some of this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/carpet-fabric-cleaners/valet-pro-enzyme-odour-eater/prod_1054.html to kill mold on carpet due to a slight leak in drivers footwell!

Kills mold...

Did you source the leak?
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