dirty cushion

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I have a 2005 212 rx1 that I'm having no answer as to, how do I get the ground in suntan lotion out of the cushions? I tried starbright vinyl cleaner/conditioner, mildew cleaner and too many others to list to no avail. how do you guys get the dirt off???? thanks, jim l.
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  • craigswardmtbcraigswardmtb Member Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭
    Try 303 cleaner. Real good stuff. 
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    To clean my seats i use Totaly Awsome, buy it at the dollar store. don't know if it gets suntan lotion off. Gets grease, dirt, mold, mildew, oil, and does not hurt vinyl. Very inexpence.
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod
    I'd say put it out in the sun for a week.  I had a bit of mildew on my "rumble" seat and nothing would get it out (I have a bottle of 303 cleaner, magic eraser, and various mildew cleaners).  I completely removed the UV protectant (I use 303 Aerospace at least once a month) and let the sun do its thing.  Last weekend it was looking pretty good after one week.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • PartsManPartsMan Member Posts: 246 ✭✭✭
    edited May 2016
    The Best cleaner - Roll Off, then I finish off with 303

    http://www.westmarine.com/buy/bell-chemical--roll-off-cleaner-stain-remover--P000689505
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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    +1 for Awesome. Stuff cleans like no other and its cheap as all get out
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    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • Lifes GoodLifes Good Member Posts: 465 ✭✭✭
    Comet, water and a brush.  Don't worry it won't hurt the vinyl.  Recondition when done.  Watch out though,  you'll end up cleaning everything cause of the clean spot you'll create! 
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Purple Power diluted and scrubbed VERY gently with a white rag works on everything for me!
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  • usafaviatorusafaviator Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    Maguirs super degreaser, diluted 4:1 will clean your vinyl like you never imagined.  
    2007 230 ECC 350 Mag MPI Alpha 1
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod
    Well, I bought some of the Awesome and the few spots on the "rumble" seat didn't come out yet.  I'm hopeful the sun will take care of it if it ever stays out long enough.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well I'm sorry it did'nt help, had never tryed it on lotion, don't pitch it yet, its good stuff. You like it as a cleaner.
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  • 69fastback69fastback Member Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    Mr clean magic eraser. 
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,615 admin
    @69fastback no no no to magic eraser on seat cushions. M.E. will remove the luster from the seats and over time will ruin them. There are plenty of good products to clean seats magic eraser is not one of them.
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • 69fastback69fastback Member Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    I've always had great luck with it, and no issues. 
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod
    Magic eraser was already tried.  I know it's harsh on cushions, but it's better than replacing.  It is looking a bit better each week, so we'll see.  Problem will be, & has been, when I put the dinghy back on the seat on a towel.  I know that is what cause it in the first place but it's where I like to keep the dinghy.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,615 admin
    After its cleaned IMO this is the best protector this is. Again IMO......
    http://www.amazon.com/Star-brite-Vinyl-Brite-Protectant/dp/B00144163G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1463056424&sr=8-4&keywords=star+brite+vinyl+cleaner
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,615 admin
    @shawnmjr your welcome. Let me know how you like this product. This stuff works real well and had a great scent to it. 
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • craigswardmtbcraigswardmtb Member Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭
    edited May 2016

    If anyone ever experiences "pinking" there is a product called pink away that seems to work well.  Although sun exposure usually gets rid of it too.  This can occur on all types of vinyl and plastics.  I had it happen on my dinghy when I put a canvas cover on it.  Basically there is a chemical reaction between the PVC and the canvas and it creates this pinking affect, basically a big brownish pink miscolored area on the material.  It can be amplified by heat as well.  To say the least I was pi$$ed when it happened to my new dink.

    Pink away is the only product I have discovered that can address the issue.  I haven't tried it yet but plan too.  I bet it works as a heck of a deep cleaner too...

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