Painting wood with green slime
 

I replaced some wood on a camping trailer last year. I never got it
painted. It's been under a tree all year. Now this new wood has a
green slime or green (something) on it. [What is it?].

Do I need to sand this all off the wood, or can I just scrub it with
bleach, or can I paint right over it? I plan to use an oil based
paint.

Painting wood with green slime
 

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I replaced some wood on a camping trailer last year. I never got it
painted. It's been under a tree all year. Now this new wood has a
green slime or green (something) on it. [What is it?].

Do I need to sand this all off the wood, or can I just scrub it with
bleach, or can I paint right over it? I plan to use an oil based
paint.


It's probably penetrated the wood. Replace the wood and paint it immediately
this time. You could try cleaning it bleach, but you'll probably have a
tough time knowing if the wood is still in good shape beneath the visible
surface.

Painting wood with green slime
 

Painting wood with green slime
 

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I replaced some wood on a camping trailer last year. I never got it
painted. It's been under a tree all year. Now this new wood has a
green slime or green (something) on it. [What is it?].

Moss/algae...same stuff that grows on the north side of trees.
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Do I need to sand this all off the wood, or can I just scrub it with
bleach, or can I paint right over it? I plan to use an oil based
paint.

Kill it with bleach, rinse, let dry. If any residue remains, scrape
or sand off. Prime. paint.

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