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Dec 9, 2019 | 12:39 PM

jniolon

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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama

mold, oak tree crud

I keep my car hauler trailer parked under a huge oak tree most of the time. Pulled it out yesterday to use hauling my truck down to get front end alignment and exhaust system installed and it’s covered in ‘mold’ or something that the oak tree decided to deposit on it... all surfaces are nice and green . Car wash soap and water won’t touch it. Tried dawn dish soap with Clorox and it sorta cut it but took serious scrubbing... Old men do not like scrubbing ! Don’t know if this is something particular to the oak tree or not but I need something that will cut it and not eat me... suggestions ??

john

Dec 9, 2019 | 12:47 PM

turnrjr

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You might try Simple Green John. Get a small bottle. If it works get a gallon. Good stuff.

Dec 9, 2019 | 01:06 PM

bigwin56f100

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Pressure washer should spray it right off

Dec 9, 2019 | 01:35 PM

Indybeer

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most likely a mix of mold and tree sap or "honeydew" from aphids You will need some kind of solvent to easily remove it....such as bug and tar remover.

Dec 9, 2019 | 01:42 PM

Steve Bennett

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I had to start parking my car hauler out in a wide open field because of the same issue. Rots even pressure treated wood pretty quick. Good Luck as you move ever forward.
Steve
PS Merry Christmas to you and yours

Dec 16, 2019 | 02:53 PM

petemcl

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You oak tree needs help:

https://rtectreecare.com/stop-my-tre...-dripping-sap/

Dec 16, 2019 | 03:35 PM

56panelford

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Good information Pete, fortunately I'll never have that problem where I am, oak tree would never survive here..

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Dec 16, 2019 | 05:44 PM

firstrider

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LA Awesome cleaner @ Dollar Tree . 32 oz bottle of course $1 . 16 oz spray bottle yup $1 . Took the black streaks / residue off the sides of the precious cargo trailer . It works & will use it again !