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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / March 2005

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How to de-green my Line-X?

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jmc - 19 Mar 2005 17:29 GMT
Ok, so here's proof that it's just way too wet in England:  My black
Line-X liner is going green.  Regular washing doesn't change that.

Any suggestions on how I can get rid of the moss, lichen, or whatever is
growing in my bed?

Washing my truck is much like grooming a horse - gives me a chance to
find all those little nicks and whatnot hiding under all that dirt.

It's been a very hard winter on the poor Dak.  It stays damp here in the
winter literally for weeks at a time, and they grit (which has salt)
almost nightly, because the frost is thick enough to make the roads
slick (much like black ice).  aaugh.  She's got more rust than a 2001
should have, underneath. :(

But, the Dragon is now clean and shiny and waxed (I even shined up the
chrome), and there's no rain predicted at least until Monday.  And it's
sunny, and WARM (well, for here anyway).  I've started gardening and
broke out the lawn chairs, Hubby just mowed the lawn... life is good.

But, the bed is still attempting to match the rest of the truck, and
that just cannot be allowed to happen. Suggestions needed!

jmc
.boB - 19 Mar 2005 17:40 GMT
> Ok, so here's proof that it's just way too wet in England:  My black
> Line-X liner is going green.  Regular washing doesn't change that.
>
> Any suggestions on how I can get rid of the moss, lichen, or whatever is
> growing in my bed?

   Start with one of the many commercially available
mold and mildew removers.  That will help kill off the
live spores and such.  Then use a mild bleach solution
to get rid of the color.  Usually a 1:150-200 solution
works well without damaging the underlying surface.

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HC - 20 Mar 2005 08:32 GMT
FWIW, I concur with Bob's suggestions.  You might also ask any local
installer (or the corporation directly if no one installs Line-X over
there) what their recommendations are (you can't be the only person in
England with a Line-X bed; somebody must have a first-hand experience
with that problem).

I still think what Bob has suggested is excellent, tho', and if the
Line-X bedliner can't hanlde a little mildew remover and some bleach
then it's probably not gonna protect it from any really nasty stuff
anyway.  :)

HTH

Take care.

--HC
jmc - 20 Mar 2005 09:12 GMT
Suddenly, without warning, HC exclaimed (3/20/2005 7:32 AM):
> FWIW, I concur with Bob's suggestions.  You might also ask any local
> installer (or the corporation directly if no one installs Line-X over
> there) what their recommendations are (you can't be the only person in
> England with a Line-X bed; somebody must have a first-hand experience
> with that problem).

They don't sell Line-X in England, AFAIK.  Pickup trucks don't enjoy the
popularity (yet!) that they do in the States, so there's not enough of a
market.  I'd have to back to the installer.

> I still think what Bob has suggested is excellent, tho', and if the
> Line-X bedliner can't hanlde a little mildew remover and some bleach
> then it's probably not gonna protect it from any really nasty stuff
> anyway.  :)

True.  I'll try the mildew remover.  Wonder if they sell it by the
gallon? :)

> HTH
>
> Take care.
>
> --HC
HC - 20 Mar 2005 15:34 GMT
Well, yeah, bleach in the gallons.  :)  But you might also look into
finding out what they treat motel shower curtains with.  I seem to
remember reading the tags on motel shower curtains and them saying
something about "Treated with...<something> ... to prevent mildew."  I
could be wrong and it wouldn't be the first time, but if there's some
chemical like that then maybe it would save you from having to
periodically clean/scrub your bed.

--HC
Nosey - 20 Mar 2005 19:57 GMT
> Ok, so here's proof that it's just way too wet in England:  My black
> Line-X liner is going green.  Regular washing doesn't change that.
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>
> jmc

Maybe a swimming pool supplier can recommend something. They usually have
chemicals of that type in bulk at resonable prices.
Todd Riegel - 23 Mar 2005 17:07 GMT
Try bleach.  The ordinary kind (laundry).  Start with 1 cup bleach per
gallon of water and a stiff brush. If that don't work add a little more
bleach.  But be careful of spatter on your clothing.  Wear something you
don't mind ruining.

>> Ok, so here's proof that it's just way too wet in England:  My black
>> Line-X liner is going green.  Regular washing doesn't change that.
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> Maybe a swimming pool supplier can recommend something. They usually have
> chemicals of that type in bulk at resonable prices.
 
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