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Old 08-22-2023 | 10:39 PM
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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.
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Old 08-25-2023 | 03:43 AM
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Star Brite and Tub O’ Towels did not work. Hopefully the Sun will get it out.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
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Old 09-14-2023 | 03:53 AM
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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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Old 09-14-2023 | 08:42 AM
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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.

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Old 09-14-2023 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ville123
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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Nice work.

I'll dive into any mechanical repair project...but upholstery is my nemesis.
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Old 09-15-2023 | 09:31 AM
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Jbooten,

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

Thanks. Brad.
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Old 09-17-2023 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartilla
Nice work.

I'll dive into any mechanical repair project...but upholstery is my nemesis.
I have dived into it now . Upholstry was easier than a completely worn out everything
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Old 09-26-2023 | 07:01 PM
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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.
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Old 10-25-2023 | 03:30 AM
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Sold boat. Problem solved. Thanks all for the replies.
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