Interior Mildew And Mould

[Pete Mar]

Gent’s

 

I am about to fit my interior to my Zero and I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on how to protect against mould. I am worried as I have alcantra dash and tunnel top and carpeted floor, sides and tunnel walls. My Garage is not attached to the house and does get a bit damp in the winter.

I would like to try to avoid running a heater in their all over the winter as that is expensive so any suggestions would be very helpful.

 

Is it a big problem or am I worringing about nothing?

 

Cheers

Pete

[agent_zed]

You'll prob be ok in a garage as long as its not too damp. I was getting mould on my steering wheel and dash as i had it under a cover over the winter.

 

Better way though is to get out and drive it

[Guest shaggy]

 

I would like to try to avoid running a heater in their all over the winter as that is expensive so any suggestions would be very helpful.

 

 

Solution:-

 

Tax it for 12 months rather than 6 months, and take it out once a week on dry days - that'll cure any mildew build up

[Guest chris brown]

Use it is the way it's great on a brisk winters day, wear gloves and a hat. You will find the engine runs better in cold wether and is as much fun as in the summer.

[David S]

Keep it in the garage but don't cover it up to prevent condensation build in the inside of the cover. Not sure if those gel type things would help absorb any excess moisture, probably not with an open car.

[steve in stockport]

Agree, either keep it in a garage uncovered and roof off or keep it taxed and drive it when you can.

Avoid things like tumble dryers unless it vents to outside or is a condenser and gas or paraffin heaters as they produce moisture too

[fry61]

If without heat of any kind, make sure the garage is well ventilated; condensation should only occur when warm moist air is trapped in cooling garage.

[Pete Mar]

Thanks Gents,

 

I like the idea of taxing it all year round and driving it. I've been an all weather biker for years so taking the car will not be a problem.

 

Seems that a well ventilated area with no heat source will fend it off as well. Q

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

Pete

[bullfist]

Search online for a "marine" dehimidifier. They are designed to be OK in sub-zero temperatures (but not exactly sure whether it is doing much in "defrost" mode). I run mine from 8am-2pm during winter, and when it is really damp and foggy outside, it is drier inside.

-steve