"Stuff" on oilskin that's been in garage for over a year

[Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L]

can't tell if my oilskin has developed some mold or what.

 

while overall dirty from table saw there are locations were I have about pencil eraser sized greenish spots.

 

While they never seem be larger they do vary in amounts on various places on coat.

 

Big question is if it is a bit of mold how to remove it

 

Going to go with dry stiff brush with breathing mask as a start.

 

someone suggested hydrogen peroxide. Not thinking bleach is a good thing to try.

 

Might go with a bit of Dawn and water with stiff brush and good rinsing.

 

Open to knowledge of wire

 

thanks

cheyenne

 

 

[Pat Riot]

Click here: http://www.ehow.com/how_7719606_mildew-off-outback-coats.html

[Eyesa Horg]

There is a leather label sewn into mine. It reads:

 

Clean your oilskin by hanging it up and hosing it down with cold water. Use a brush or sponge to remove tougher dirt.Hang in an airy location to dry or to store out of season. Periodically use "Outback's Duckback" reproofing cream to re-seal seams, friction points and to touch up "dry" areas.

 

I'd like to make mine a little softer, it will literally stand in a corner by itself after years of use including several hundred miles on a motorcycle in the rain. At this rate I don't expect to ever have to re-treat it in my lifetime!

 

Hope it helps,

Eyesa

[Cat Brules]

That stuff could be mouse pee and poop.

 

I'd follow the directions in a Eyesa's post.

 

The treatment cream will likely make it softer and repel moisture better

 

If it's pretty old, with little or no care, it might be rotten and tear and come apart,

[Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L]

Thanks guys,

 

Now for a little elbow grease....

 

cr