: The weather has been too nice, so I have been not working in the garage for
: the last few weeks.

: My naked, not-yet epoxied plywood has been in the garage the whole time. The
: garage is pretty moist, and the naked wood has started to discolor with
: what looks like mildew. Tiny black specks. The part under the packing tape
: from my last glue step is still clear.

: So, who knows the best way to remove incipient rot from 4 and 6 mm mahogany
: plywood?

: CLC suggested wetting it down with a solution of ammonia, and also suggested
: that a solution of clorox is a bad idea, it might interfere with epoxy
: bonding to the wood. I suspect that Clorox might dissolve more than the
: mildew.

: Also who has an opinion on why no other wood in the garage does the same
: thing? The whole garage is wood (builders 2by lumber and plywood) and is
: dry and sound after 40 years with no treatment on the interior.

: Thanks all.

Go to any home improvement center and get a bottle of DEKSWOOD out door wood cleaner and brightener. The product is OXALIC ACID. When used as directed it will remove mildew stain and many other stains without bleaching the wood. The color of the wood is actually brought back to a new bright condition. Try on a scrap piece of wood for your own peace of mind. Good luck Clay