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Xcomunic8d 08-22-2023 10:39 PM

My go to’s are simple green or chlorox spray. And leave in the sun for a day. My white vinyl comes out Snow White. But you need to put VLR, or some type of conditioner on it to get that shiny feel back. My stuff is ancient so I care about color over that.

jtbooten 08-25-2023 03:43 AM

Star Brite and Tub O’ Towels did not work. Hopefully the Sun will get it out.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Ville123 09-14-2023 03:53 AM

The last resort is acetone, with a quick wash and new conditioner on it rather quickly. The acetone takes out practically anything, but it melts the material while doing so. I managed to restore a boat interior that would otherwise go to trash.

Do try on a hidden sample somewhere and do use it as a last resort :).

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RSCHAP1 09-14-2023 08:42 AM

The Awesome cleaner from the dollar store does do some great work...
but that stuff can be a lot harsher than what I would like to use on vinyl.
I first used it heavily diluted to clean my siding, eaves, facias, and overhangs.
Did a good job of cleaning and whitening them up, but if rubbed too hard, the while finish came off aluminum.
Full strength would really peel some paint off.

I have seen a LOT of different stains come out of my white vinyl seats from just an afternoon in beating down hot sun.

Good luck

Tartilla 09-14-2023 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by Ville123 (Post 4879818)
The last resort is acetone, with a quick wash and new conditioner on it rather quickly. The acetone takes out practically anything, but it melts the material while doing so. I managed to restore a boat interior that would otherwise go to trash.

Do try on a hidden sample somewhere and do use it as a last resort :).

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a91bb73533.jpg
after
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...777cc9604d.jpg
after
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...04a4768c2c.jpg
before
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a6e93d4498.jpg
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0bc92b42f7.jpg
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Nice work.

I'll dive into any mechanical repair project...but upholstery is my nemesis.

Brad Christy 09-15-2023 09:31 AM

Jbooten,

Westley's BleachWhite seems to do a good job on WHITE vinyl.

Thanks. Brad.

Ville123 09-17-2023 05:34 AM


Originally Posted by Tartilla (Post 4879858)
Nice work.

I'll dive into any mechanical repair project...but upholstery is my nemesis.

I have dived into it now :D. Upholstry was easier than a completely worn out everything :D

1976Regatta 09-26-2023 07:01 PM

Mild soap or just regular all purpose cleaner will do the trick. Gentle scrubbing. Remember to lube up the vinyl after since youre taking all the oil out of it.

jtbooten 10-25-2023 03:30 AM

Sold boat. Problem solved. Thanks all for the replies.


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