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KYSEANKYSEAN Member Posts: 121 ✭✭
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Any recommendations for a good vinyl cleaner for boats? I want to stay ahead of any marks or prints on the seats and platform.Thanks, Sean
2012 Rinker BR216 5.0
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    BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
    I've used this for years it has a UV protection my seats still look new
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    TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Admiral was doing some office work on the front seat last week and accidentally got ball point pen ink on the vinyl right in the middle of the back cushion. I tried some gentle cleaner but it didn't touch it. Any thoughts?? 
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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    BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
    TikiHut2 said:
    The Admiral was doing some office work on the front seat last week and accidentally got ball point pen ink on the vinyl right in the middle of the back cushion. I tried some gentle cleaner but it didn't touch it. Any thoughts?? 
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    BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
    If Mr Clean doesn't work try this

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    Capt_SteveCapt_Steve Member Posts: 281 admin
    Here's the official guide from the Rinker vinyl supplier: 
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    BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
    The ultimate stain remover that actually works on a seriously set in stain! Never buy oxy clean again!
    The mixture is
    1 tsp. Dawn dishwashing detergent
    3-4 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide
    couple tablespoons of baking soda.
    Scrub on with a scrubbing brush :)

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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,563 mod
    I'm with Boomer on the ink marks.  As far as protectant/cleaner, I use303 Aerospace (buy a gallon that last a long time).

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    KYSEANKYSEAN Member Posts: 121 ✭✭
    Dream_Inn said:
    I'm with Boomer on the ink marks.  As far as protectant/cleaner, I use303 Aerospace (buy a gallon that last a long time).
    Wouldn't I want to use just the 303 Vinyl cleaner before protectant?
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    mvnmvn Member, Moderator Posts: 744 mod

    All great ideas.  I too use Magic Erasers (carefully) and own stock in Aerospace 303!!

    Mark

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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,460 admin
    I love Magic Eraser but I found that on my seats it takes the luster off and makes the seat look dull even after putting on protector. So I use Magic Eraser on every thing but the seats. BTW also works great on the hull before waxing.......
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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,563 mod
    KYSEAN said:
    Dream_Inn said:
    I'm with Boomer on the ink marks.  As far as protectant/cleaner, I use303 Aerospace (buy a gallon that last a long time).
    Wouldn't I want to use just the 303 Vinyl cleaner before protectant?

    I've not used 303's cleaner, as the protectant usually cleans what I need cleaned. But that would probably be a good thing first. I agree with Raybo, I use the magic eraser sparingly. 

    Raybo, I'd watch using the eraser on the hull too much, cause there is some abrasive stuff in them.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2013
    Thanks everyone. As Ray had said, I also thought I'd heard that the magic eraser was a bit tough on vinyl. I have plenty of other options to try now. I used to treat our Hypalon dinghy with 303 and still have some in the shop for after I get the stain out.

    Thanks again.

    EDIT: the word "hard" was censored so I substituted tough ;) 
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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    KYSEANKYSEAN Member Posts: 121 ✭✭
    Looks like I'll be getting some 303. Thanks all, Sean
    2012 Rinker BR216 5.0
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    BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
    TikiHut2 said:
    Thanks everyone. As Ray had said, I also thought I'd heard that the magic eraser was a bit tough on vinyl. I have plenty of other options to try now. I used to treat our Hypalon dinghy with 303 and still have some in the shop for after I get the stain out.

    Thanks again.

    EDIT: the word "hard" was censored so I substituted tough ;) 
    I wish I could see that censored word list :-)

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    Capt_SteveCapt_Steve Member Posts: 281 admin
    Still seeking therapy after putting together that Censored Words list...not sure I'm ready to do that to someone else. Learned a lot I wish I could unlearn.
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    TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    LAMO Ray caught it.... I really hadn't seen it together until he mentioned the dynamic duo.  =))

    So hard off is fine....omg. Steve must've had fits with that list. Therapy indeed ;)

    Sailors being censored to saint hood. Gotta love the new world. Don't get me wrong I love the new site. keep up the good work. I'm a new man with all this wholesome language. ;)
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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    Capt_SteveCapt_Steve Member Posts: 281 admin
    Really just copied a list from another Forum that seemed fairly...um...comprehensive. Just to prevent the random troll from sullying up our nice clean chats with an expletive-filled rant. I hope. Surely it's funnier to see Tiki & Raybo trying to decipher what they THINK was being said!
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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,460 admin
    I lie the fact that its in place because every once in a while on the old site we would get words and porn sites. Boomer (and others) broke thier stones (lol) keeping it clean
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