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Bleach on vinyl
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PatriYacht
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I've used bleach and dishwashing liquid for years. It's the best way to get mildew off that I know. It doesn't seem to do any damage except to your hands. Wear gloves.
Tank
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Problem with using bleach or bleach based cleaners on your interior is it eats the thread and will eventually cause the thread to weaken and break, leaving your interior torn.
Now, with that said. Yes I have:sifone: And I know about the above stated condition from experience.:ack2:
I don't think one cleaning with bleach will hurt. Just don't make it a habit.
Now, with that said. Yes I have:sifone: And I know about the above stated condition from experience.:ack2:
I don't think one cleaning with bleach will hurt. Just don't make it a habit.
Magic Medicine
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bio kleen works wonders on boat interiors!
fund razor
Founding Member
Yeah, it does harm the stitching.... and it strips the moisture from the vinyl. (Same reason that it strips the oils from your hands) I would use a good vinyl conditioner afterward, and be sure not to leave any behind.
When I had to... I used a little bit of soft scrub on a stain and then wiped it really good with water, then applied some conditioner.
Somebody was mentioning Westley's Bleche White on a different thread. This product doesn't contain bleach. It contains Sodium Silicate, I think. I would use it only on tires.
I like Spray Nine also, you might want to try some Magic Erasers too.
Perlmudder
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those 2 products are the chit! they tackle just about any problem!
Oxy Clean. Now Oxy Clean has a spray-on product. It's not as good as making a paste out of the original stuff, but it does a pretty good job. If you use the fine grade of Scotchbrite to work it in, it'll clean up nicely. Ordinary cleanser will also work very well. But it can turn your stitching that blue-green color if you're not careful.
ChiefApache
Contributor
Tony we've used it for years on the vinyl in the Stinger. We never had issues but, we conditioned with 303 afterwards.
Magic Erasers are a must.
Crazy Clean works well also, but condition afterwards.
Magic Erasers are a must.
Crazy Clean works well also, but condition afterwards.
ROGUE
Charter Member
Ditto on the spray nine, then mequires vinyl cleaner treatment. Last resort is soft scrub with bleach. The bleach really killed the old cotton threads but doesnt seem to bad on the new synthetics
Tony
Founding Member
Im also a fan of magic erasers, those little soft plastic bristled brushes that come cliped to the can of GOJO work well too. I usually clean with Fantastic then follow up with 303. I wish to hell I had known about 303 years ago before my nice fresh $600 Cig patch faded all to hell in the first season. My vinyl is still in great shape with a lot of years left, I just need something to restore that brilliant white color again.
ChiefApache
Contributor
Did you contact that guy someone mentioned is your site? I thought someone gave you the name of a person who could do something with that.
fund razor
Founding Member
That is a good point. It would be way worse on the cotton.
fund razor
Founding Member
Hey Tony,
When you start washing the boat.....
I don't expect to see your transom, so just get the bow real good.
When you start washing the boat.....
I don't expect to see your transom, so just get the bow real good.
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