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Getting and keeping vinyl clean (Read 6943 times)
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Getting and keeping vinyl clean
Feb 23
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As the boating season is upon us I was wondering what products and popular methods you guys follow to get and keep your vinyl clean...
I have formulated a 2 in 1 vinyl cleaner and conditioner which cleans the vinyl surface from just about everything except mold and spider poop, while leaving the surface supple. It provides a UV protectant to the surface without leaveing the surface feeling greasy or looking too shiny.
Let me know what works for you.
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Feb 23
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The last stuff I had made the vinyl slick as hell, stubbed my toe after slipping on it and couldn't run for two weeks because of it. Soooo lately I've been using a damp rag, but I'm probably ready to buy some better stuff for this season!
But what if I want the spider poop removed?
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Feb 23
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I'm embarassed to say whatever I found at Wal-Mart...
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Feb 24
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I can understand the slick vinyl comment...
A good friend of mine had some protectant on his seats and it was a stunner when my 4 year old went sliding across the back bench after we dropped a wakeboarder and had to go back and get him with a hair pin u turn
As for spider poop... this is a good one. I developed a biodegradable, non acid hull cleaner that is removing spider poop from fiberglass and towers. I have not had the chance to test it on vinyl yet. The hull cleaner is being sold to a couple of service centers on Lake Travis... If you would like to volunteer a spider poop surface I would be happy to meet you somewhere and we can see what a diluted version can do. I will also bring you some Wipe Out Vinyl Cleaner & Conditioner as a "Thank You"
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Feb 24
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Spray Nine. Walmart. Pretty amazing stuff.
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Feb 24
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, 2011 at 10:57pm
Hey Outlaw
Thanks for the info. I will pick some up when I return from my trip next week.
I see on the Spray Nine website that this product is a cleaner and disinfectant. What do you use to condition the vinyl to keep it from drying and cracking.
I appreciate the insight.
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Suntan oil and beer.
I had planned on doing it with Murphy's oil soap once a year or so, but she's going up for sale so it's a non issue. I use Murphy's on my leather at home and it keeps it nice and supple.
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Feb 25
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, 2011 at 5:46pm
Awesome great to know thanks for the insight.
Maybe I can get you a bottle of my Wipe Out Vinyl Cleaner & Conditioner for your new boat when it arrives
John...
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Well Breezin Boat Detail has been in business awhile and believe we have tried every product to find that special magic vinyl cleaner. Yeah I found it and boy it works excellent beats other products out there by far. Give us a call small fee for the product. 512 565 3819
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Ok guys this is the bomb for vinyl . mildew remover, stains on vinyl, marks on fiberglass etc. MR. CLEAN ERASER PADS ORIGINAL ONES. They are Magic after you remove stains on vinyl of course I suggest a vinyl conditioner and UV protectant of your choice. This is our big secret don't tell anyone lol. Try it you'll like the results.
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i remember when everyone believed in using bleach. but all it did was wear out the stiching.
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