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Here's 2 pics of a spot I left untouched...I'm embarrassed how dirty the boat was...Magic Eraser:cool:

Thanks DT42, that is the answer I wanted to see about the magic erasers. Those things even took off a slight yellow water line from last fall. Amazing!

BT :cool:

Yep, they are great.

Just wanted to share a word of caution about SoftScrub w/ Bleach. Although I loved the results, after using it for sometime here and there I could tell it was beginning to dry out the seats. The worst part was (this was in a Doral years ago) that some of the cleaner got between the seat being cleaned and the gel coat support for it underneath. I guess I didn't spray it off in time and it caused large blisters in the gel coat that never went away. Luckily this was hidden by the seat but everytime I opened the seat they were there. Just a tip so someone doesn't make the same mistake I made.

I have been using West Marine vinyl cleaner applied to Magic Erasers and then following up with 303. The seats look new still (this is in a Baja that is not quite 2 years old - 380 hrs and continuous use in the sun and saltwater of SW FL).

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Originally Posted by Downtown42 (Post 2089366)

you all fall for anything :evilb:

ok here is reply....

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Response (RightNow Administrator) - 04/11/2007 12:58 PM
It's good to hear from you.

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used on virtually all surfaces
found in your household, including: walls, floors, doors,
appliances, etc. It is ok for vinyl, but use light pressure. If
it has a shiny finish, it may remove the finish if scrubbing
hard.

I hope this helps!

Mr. Clean TeamCustomer - 04/10/2007 12:21 PM
For technical support re: Mr Clean Magic Eraser.
Alot of people use your product to clean vinyl seats on a boat.
Do you know of any harmful effects that could damage vinyl if
used over time? Thank you, Dave

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I'll be in the Magic Club this weekend! tnks for the info.

I called Stephanie McLeod at McLeod Interiors and she said do not use the Magic erasers.it was bad for the vinyl. I guess it strips the vinyl? She/Mcleod recommended Boi_Kleen products.I ordered some for the hell of it just to try to see if it will clean as good as the Magic erasers,Will see:eek:

The magic erasers sure work good though:drink:

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Originally Posted by ghittner (Post 2071963)

SOAK it with Simple green for 15-20 min or so. Then scrub with a soft bristle brush thoroughly and wipe off. Spray again, wipe again, it will look showroom and you won't have to worry about a caustic cleaner to boot! It works!

Ok, I WAS WRONG!!! Here it is after experimenting it to death.
Mr Clean Magic erasers used with full strength simple Green. It WILL look like new, hands down, no question, period, end of story!!!

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Originally Posted by satisfactionII (Post 2072827)

Don't use this on viynyl.
Simple Green is caustic! Loaded with alkalides. Don't believe me, use it bare handed for about 10-15 minutes, it will burn your skin and peel off in about 4 days. take a batch of it and dump it on your grass(nothing will grow there again, nothing). It will eat the powder coating off anything, let a part soak in full strength for two weeks. Pull the part out = bare metal. Now think what it is going to do the thread that is stiched into your vinyl.

That is false!
I've used it for 8 years on the same vinyl, still showroom new, no caustic effects whatsoever. I also use it to detail leather and vinyl in cars and again, no problem.

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Originally Posted by US1 Fountain (Post 2089594)

Dave, don't use it on your leather cabin seatings. The erasers will remove the white dye, easily.

Agreed

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Originally Posted by 99fever27 (Post 2087370)

Magic :chick:

It does have a slight abrasive to the pad, that is what wears down as you use it.

I'll be Magic'ing in a few hours.

that damn Mr Clean

I just finished using the Magic Erasers (never heard of them until this thread). Man they work good! Then I sealed the vinyl with Vinylex Protectant.

My vinyl looks absolutely brand new!

Great thread!