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S&G: Mildew on luan
By:Tony
Date: 9/30/2002, 7:16 pm
In Response To: S&G: Mildew on Okume (Matt)

: Anyone have any good ideas on removing mildew stains from okume plywood?

I got that on my Luan doorskin, too. I left yhat outdoor for a week while I clear the garage to put it inside. After a couple of weeks in the garage, I notice the mildew (black spots.) I tried TSP, I tried bleach and I tried oxalic acid; None worked. I did manage to lighten the color of the surrounding wood somewhat. I finally gave up and glass over that. After a few trip out I don't notice the black spots anymore although they are still there. It never grow any bigger and I don't pay anymore attention.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Mildew on Okume
Matt -- 9/28/2002, 5:41 pm
S&G: Mildew on luan
Tony -- 9/30/2002, 7:16 pm
Re: S&G: Mildew on Okume
Don Beale -- 9/28/2002, 7:38 pm
Re: S&G: Mildew on Okume
grant -- 9/28/2002, 7:16 pm
Re: Mildew
Don -- 9/28/2002, 6:42 pm
Re: S&G: Mildew on Okume
Rehd -- 9/28/2002, 6:02 pm