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Old 08-09-2019, 02:08 PM
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Minor Q: I have a custom fit cover that was quite expensive. Has a bunch of dirt and oil on it and I would like to scrub it / clean it. It's gray canvas. Before I ruin it or discolor it, what is everyone using to get stains out of their covers, get off the grime and grease and oil?

Laundry Detergent? Dish soap?

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We used Marine 31 on cover and it worked great
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Old 08-09-2019, 10:14 PM
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I would try Simple Green and spray it on with a pump garden sprayer. Hang it on fence and do half at time. Use a scrub brush on stained areas.
After its dry, use Starbrite waterproofer sprayed on with the garden sprayer.
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Simple green. And spot soak the oil spot with dawn
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I've always used TOTALLY AWESOME from the dollar store. Works great!
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I took mine to a place with large washing machines and dropped it off. They washed, dried, folded and bagged it. It looks brand new and cost me $60.00. This was for a 28ft boat cover.
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it will shrink and you will have to wet it to get it back on!
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If it is made from Sunbrella fabric go to their website for washing instructions.
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What about re-coating a cover that is custom made? I have a 1996 Four Winns U17 with a custom made cover. I had every seam in the cover re-sewn. It's red and the color is somewhat faded and I would like to restore it. Thanks
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Originally Posted by wvwildman
What about re-coating a cover that is custom made? I have a 1996 Four Winns U17 with a custom made cover. I had every seam in the cover re-sewn. It's red and the color is somewhat faded and I would like to restore it. Thanks
You can't really "un fade" it. Spraying it with the Starbrite waterproofer will bring back a very slight amount of color.
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