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frickstyle

08-09-2019 02:08 PM

Cleaning a boat cover

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?

Thanks.

skater24

08-09-2019 04:29 PM

We used Marine 31 on cover and it worked great

Griff

08-09-2019 10:14 PM

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.

jdf4068

08-09-2019 10:24 PM

Simple green. And spot soak the oil spot with dawn

Drock78

08-10-2019 06:51 AM

I've always used TOTALLY AWESOME from the dollar store. Works great!

Mikes56

08-10-2019 07:51 AM

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.

Nothing personel 353

08-10-2019 10:58 AM

it will shrink and you will have to wet it to get it back on!

Interceptor

08-10-2019 02:19 PM

If it is made from Sunbrella fabric go to their website for washing instructions.

wvwildman

08-10-2019 05:03 PM

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

Griff

08-11-2019 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvwildman (Post 4701468)

You can't really "un fade" it. Spraying it with the Starbrite waterproofer will bring back a very slight amount of color.

SHORTFUSE

08-11-2019 07:48 AM

Took mine to the laundromat. $10.00 in quarters and it was like brand new. I purchased a fabric waterproofing spray from the local marine store. Laid the cover flat and generously sprayed it without saturating it. Completely waterproof and clean.

phragle

08-11-2019 07:59 AM

Be careful. I had one made once...washed it with a pressure washer and scrub brush. Hung it over a fence to dry. It shrunk ad never fit the boat again.

Tractionless

08-11-2019 11:23 AM

I used the yellow color Simple Green yesterday on moldy Sunbrella, which I thought wasn't supposed to mold. Anyway, sprayed on and let sit in the sun on the driveway. Then sprayed on more and scrubbed lightly with a stiff bristle brush, rinsed and let sit in the sun the rest of the day. Looks new.

Keith

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