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Old 08-30-2003 | 03:57 PM
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Looking for good vinyl cleaner

I have some mildew stains on some parts of the vinyl in my boat. Anyone know of a good cleaner that will remove the tough stuff? I can’t seem to get anything to work. I have tried Simple Green, soap, bleach, Armour All and the West Marine mildew remover to no avail.

Any advice is much appreciated.

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Old 08-30-2003 | 08:20 PM
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I sue Clorox spray cleaner with bleach and a small scrub brush. Works great and will make the vinyl white again. Be sure to test in an inconspicuous spot.
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Old 08-31-2003 | 07:10 AM
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I use black streak remover for tough stuff
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Old 09-01-2003 | 05:31 PM
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Spray nine usually works best.
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Old 09-01-2003 | 10:50 PM
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Simple green & a scrub brush works on almost
everything, but for the nasty stains try Softscrub
with bleach, it works great!!!
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Old 09-02-2003 | 07:39 AM
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i had all my interior redone and they told me to keep it looking great for years use wd40! it cleans awesome and won't eat the stitches. just wipe it down after with a damp cloth.
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Old 09-02-2003 | 09:07 AM
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for small areas like ink stains use soft scrub.
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Old 09-02-2003 | 10:31 AM
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Default Re: ink stains

Originally posted by wild willy
will these cleaners take out ball point ink stains??
I tried some Goof Off once. It takes off nail polish
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Old 09-02-2003 | 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by redscarab3
Spray nine usually works best.
The previous owner of my boat used Spray Nine and it worked great. Right down till the stitching fell apart on ME So now I have a new rear seat , engine hatch and side panelsSomehow the boolsters survived

I've heard Spray Nine is tough on stitching before , now I know first hand
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Old 09-02-2003 | 07:42 PM
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Dacron threads endure most anything. Cotton (the cheaper, more common, and most widely used) stitching, will fail. All depends on who stitched it and what they used. Talk to a sail-maker! --- Jer --- p.s. DAMN; I just hate to suggest that you consult a "blowboater" but some of them DO know some things.
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