Exterior mold on 2018 320S plastic parts

cricketbird
cricketbird Member Posts: 7
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I just went to see a 2018 320 S for sale.  I loved it, but it has been stored outdoors in a driveway in FL for its life so far.  The white plastic parts covering things like the outdoor shower, water intake, grab handle by the door, etc. are yellowed and have black mold on them.  I couldn't tell if they were cleanable or not.

How big a deal is this?  I looked in the cupboards and storage areas for water damage and didn't see any, so I think it is just exterior and perhaps just  cosmetic.

If I wanted to replace these with shiny new ones, is that expensive?

Thanks,
CB
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    With the Florida heat, I would be more concerned with the mildew you don’t see - like in the plumbing and tanks.  You may want to inquire about how they cared for the tanks.

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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Replacement is pretty expensive. A good quality spray paint is less than $10. We painted all the white parts to match the trailer color. Three years ago and it still looks great.
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  • cricketbird
    cricketbird Member Posts: 7
    edited September 2019
    Thanks to @Sharon_is_SAM and @Dalehelman! Updates and photos - they said they never used the shoilet and only used the sink/stove a few times.  They cleaned the exterior parts (here are some pix they sent of 1/2 dirty and 1/2 cleaned) and the plastic cleaned up pretty well - not perfect, but not terrible.  

    How would I know if there is interior damage to the tanks?  Is that something an RV inspection service could check?


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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    Ask them how they sanitized the system.  They should be emptying the fresh water tank regularly and sanitizing at least annually.  Did they use a filter when adding water to the plumbing?  Did they ever fill and drain the Alde water tank?  Those areas can grow algae.
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  • lkc001
    lkc001 Member Posts: 877
    Those magic eraser sponges work wonders sometimes too
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