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Post by mickmarsh on Apr 7, 2014 22:38:24 GMT 10
I have stumbled across a lovely Viscount van. It is covered in lichen. Any recommendations in methods of cleaning the lichen off?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 8:46:31 GMT 10
Use very hot water with soap and half a cup of bleach and brush on with a broom ,then hose off.
You might have to do it twice.
Don't under any circumstances use a high pressure washer,as it will break through the corner moulds and window seals.
A very interesting looking van,unusual layout,how many bunks are inside?
Good luck
Hughdeani
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Post by doublechevron on Apr 8, 2014 12:54:40 GMT 10
So that's the one that's nice and tidy inside ? I'd love too see the setup. Is it 4bunk along one wall ?? That thing will be a ripper. I reckon it might pay to buy same brand new wheels and tyres ( $90bucks on ebay in melbourne) before you move it. Dunno how the brakes work though. I can see a big vacuum booster there, I have no idea how those brakes work (where does the vacuum come from ?). They'll no likely be sized though  The diaphragm in the booster is probably disintegrated from old age too. It'll look great cleaned with new stripes painted on it  That lichen is ceramic/stone like and hard to scrape off right seeya, Shane L. |
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Post by mickmarsh on Apr 8, 2014 18:13:30 GMT 10
Thanks Hughdeani. It is eight berth.
Shane, You should be able to work out the layout from those inside pics.
The booster was connected via a hose and coupling to the car. They are vacuum assisted cable brakes.
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Post by Stephen&Julie on Apr 8, 2014 19:28:38 GMT 10
Truck wash sprayed on and soaked overnight then hosed off will lift a fair bit off
Cheers S&J
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Post by doublechevron on Apr 8, 2014 19:29:44 GMT 10
There's inside piccies ? Cable brakes ?? You know those suckers might just work then. I'm guessing you run engine vacuum to the back of the car and plug in. That sounds bizare I googled removing lichen too... Everyone seems to say "pressure wash it off".... there talking tiles and roofs etc... I wouldn't pressure wash a caravan. seeya, shane L. |
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Post by snoops on Apr 9, 2014 21:01:47 GMT 10
Found your way over here alright Mick? A wealth of information is here. |
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Post by mickmarsh on Apr 9, 2014 22:34:31 GMT 10
Yep. Found the place.
Still having a browse through. I've yet to source the window seals and latches. That'll be another day.
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Post by mickmarsh on Nov 26, 2014 14:14:05 GMT 10
well, it's taken a while, but I bought it. I've been reading up on lichen removal. There is a product called " Wet and Forget" which I'll see if it works. |
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Post by awbeattie381 on Nov 27, 2014 11:53:36 GMT 10
would love to see some inside pics! Great looking van and look forward to see how you get on with lichen removal.
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Post by Rattles on Nov 27, 2014 14:30:08 GMT 10
Thanks Hughdeani. It is eight berth. Shane, You should be able to work out the layout from those inside pics. The booster was connected via a hose and coupling to the car. They are vacuum assisted cable brakes. I had a 1970;s Coronet Van with this setup. You will need a Vacuum Brake Controller and Vacuum Tank, The Tank is connected to a Manifold Vacuum Hole by a Rubber hose and the Controller is spliced into the Cars Brake Hydraulics Line with a T piece However current Car rules indicate that this a No No, you would be able to use a manual controller as this will not be connected to the tugs brake system. Rattles |
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Post by mickmarsh on Dec 28, 2014 14:59:23 GMT 10
Thanks Rattles.
The braking system appears to be vacuum assisted cable overrun brakes.
One of the first things to be done to it will be to convert it to electric brakes. I already have the brake controller for the car. I need to get the van mobile relatively quickly.
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Post by KateinTas on May 23, 2017 16:57:36 GMT 10
well, it's taken a while, but I bought it. I've been reading up on lichen removal. There is a product called " Wet and Forget" which I'll see if it works. I know it has been years but did the "wet and forget" work? Cheers Kate |
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Post by Mustang on May 23, 2017 17:49:03 GMT 10
well, it's taken a while, but I bought it. I've been reading up on lichen removal. There is a product called " Wet and Forget" which I'll see if it works. I know it has been years but did the "wet and forget" work? Cheers Kate I have used W & F, also 30 Second Green from the big shed. (Both work) If you compare the active ingredient they are the same, check the prices. |
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Post by KateinTas on May 23, 2017 19:00:49 GMT 10
Many thanks for the quick reply Mustang. Will check out 30 second green as well. Edit : thanks for the tip. 30 second way less $$$$$ |
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Post by atefooterz on May 26, 2017 2:46:32 GMT 10
What is the active ingreediant on W&F? I always just wet the area with a hose & use cloudy ammonia in a old spray jar, used all purpose citrus or pine o clean pump spray bottle, just mist and soak, hose, apply again if required and use soft broom and it all floats off, any crevices or flaws it has a stronger hold in just spot spray & ease out.
1 litre generic cloudy at woolies or coles 80-90c.
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Post by Mustang on May 27, 2017 19:16:47 GMT 10
Hi Ate,
When I compared the two, like roundup Bunn**ngs is 1/3 the strength.
But 30 Second & W & F have the same concentration 99g/l Benzalkonium Chloride.
Cheers
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Post by atefooterz on May 27, 2017 22:10:15 GMT 10
Hi Ate, When I compared the two, like roundup Bunn**ngs is 1/3 the strength. But 30 Second & W & F have the same concentration 99g/l Benzalkonium Chloride. Cheers Awesome thanks! A much more toxic active chemical than amonia, it would be interesting to do vans side by side then check the grass and bugs a week later. The other plus with the amonia is how it also degreases, so later when doing the detergent wash and wax a deeper result. Long term it will be interesting to see if down the track algae can grow tolerant to Benzalkonium Chloride, as so many bacteria have now done, with excessive hand cleaner- surface and general over use. ( most sanitisers like dettol etc use this ) |
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The diaphragm in the booster is probably disintegrated from old age too.
That lichen is ceramic/stone like and hard to scrape off right 
