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MINNESOTA
06-23-2008, 04:27 PM
I found a great boat cleaner when I was in Havasu last year...I was wondering if anyone can recommend a great vinyl cleaner...I have not found one I LOVE...
THANKS A BUNCH!

AZJD
06-23-2008, 05:06 PM
Boatbling.com
vinyl sauce and a magic eraser.

rshrp2003
06-23-2008, 06:03 PM
I agree with the magic eraser ... good stuff . I use vinylex by lexol this really works good , check it out

grads2112
06-23-2008, 06:37 PM
Another vote for the Magic Eraser.

MINNESOTA
06-23-2008, 07:17 PM
I do use the magic eraser...they are amazing!!!
I was looking for something I could spray on the seats to preserve and clean them...I had used one that was supposed to prevent sun fading...
Thanks I will look into both of those...:)

Konabrent
06-23-2008, 07:24 PM
I have had really good luck with Spray Nine, get it from a sales rep if you can, the stuff I've found in stores seems to be diluted too much.

SOCALDETAIL1
06-23-2008, 07:50 PM
Leverages Leather/Vinyl Cleaner is great, I try to stay away from Magic Erasers I was told by a reputable person that it wears the stitching so if you use them just do the panels, We use a SOFT nylon brush and either Leverages Vinyl Cleaner or A diluted citrus cleaner. I have found that if anything says Leather and Vinyl cleaner on it, it is usually mild and WILL NOT damage the vinyl. We use Lexol on all leather we did a Cig Playboy Edition and it had Marine Grade Leather in it, and we use Leverages Leather/Vinyl Protectant it is NON GREASY witch I love especially when that wind blows that dust around :)

Show-n-go h2o
06-24-2008, 08:00 AM
Leverages Leather/Vinyl Cleaner :)
I AGREE. we use all leverage cleabers and waxes now. that stuff is amazing
a good cheap cleaner is a little dawn soap mixed with water. that will do wonders on seats

riverracerx
06-24-2008, 08:36 AM
303 protectant. I use the magic eraser and then use the 303 to keep the seats moist and protect from the UV rays.
I also have a great recipe for cleaning vinyl:
Smart & Final degreaser, mixed with a little automative hand cleaner (without pumice). Use a small nail brush and scrub gently. Cleans the grime in the texture on the vinyl as well as cleans the stitching up nice too.
Follow up with the 303.
http://manofrubber.com/productimages/303sizes.jpg

Mike K
06-24-2008, 11:53 AM
There is another way to really get your vinyl looking perfect. It's tough to clean and condition using just one product. That would be like cleaning your hands with soap and oil at the sametime? Meguiar's makes a vinyl product called #39 (vinyl cleaner)... it cleans without removing any pigment (color) ...that's what you have to watch out for with some vinyl cleaners ... you are scrubbing away to get it real clean ...but what you don't see is the pigment coming out of the vinyl. That's the trip ... if you clean too harshly or even use a scotchbrite pad , you will take the pigment out ... then you end up with a discolored patch. I have done this ... I scrubbed too hard so be careful. #39 is the right cleaner. Ok ... now the vinyl is super clean and not damaged ... now you need to put some #40 on it (Vinyl conditioner) The #40 will keep things UV protected and conditioned. You can spray on the #40 anytime ...like at the end of the day ..then wipe it up. Your vinyl will last for years.

SOCALDETAIL1
06-24-2008, 06:42 PM
I AGREE. we use all leverage cleabers and waxes now. that stuff is amazing
a good cheap cleaner is a little dawn soap mixed with water. that will do wonders on seats
Good to hear! I got the chance to try it at the beginning of the year and have never looked back, I love the stuff so much I now sell it on my website www.socaldetail.com and usually give a bottle to my customers after a detail.

SOCALDETAIL1
06-26-2008, 08:41 PM
I AGREE. we use all leverage cleabers and waxes now. that stuff is amazing
a good cheap cleaner is a little dawn soap mixed with water. that will do wonders on seats
For this weekend only 6-27 to 6-29 I am offering the Triple Pack. Leverages Polish, Oxidation Remover and Vinyl Protectant for 40 bucks plus S&H Thats a 20 dollar savings or like getting one bottle FREE! Im doing this so you guys will have a chance to try this stuff out. THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Visit the SoCal Store at www.socaldetail.com

Keep'n It Cold
06-27-2008, 06:27 AM
I used Turtle wax vinyl cleaner, from Wal-Mart, it is a foam when you spray it and has a scrubber with it. Works real well.

Daytona100
07-04-2008, 10:26 PM
What about the interior SAUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

foxfam312
07-05-2008, 01:27 PM
I use Driven multisurface cleaner, I swear by driven products, been using their products for 3 years now. Their web sit is driventoperfection.com :D :D

hkunz
07-05-2008, 06:55 PM
Sweet boat! I saw you at the regatta, I think. You guys came down to take delivery.
Anyway - Boat Bling. Get the Hot Sauce for the fiberglass, the
Vinyl Sauce and Vinyl Conditioner for the interior. For the mufflers, use Lime-A-Way.

Chip Lacy Racing Engines
07-07-2008, 09:29 AM
Magic eraser and 3M UV vinyl conditioner.
Vinyl sauce is great, but some were reporting red stains from it.

hotlavey
07-09-2008, 08:01 AM
I use Driven multisurface cleaner, I swear by driven products, been using their products for 3 years now. Their web sit is driventoperfection.com :D :D
Me too, great stuff.

vmjtc3
07-09-2008, 05:40 PM
Magic eraser and 3M UV vinyl conditioner.
Vinyl sauce is great, but some were reporting red stains from it.
Any issues with the sauce should be brought to the attention of rollin20s on the boards. Or contact him through boatbling.net . He guarantees his product and is the most stand up person I know. I am sure the red spot issue is an unfounded roomer. :idea:

HDF WATERDOG
07-13-2008, 12:41 PM
I've had my newest boat for about 2 years now. White interior with red flames running though. Guessing I tryed 10 different products. Sept. or Oct. of last year we tryed the Bling products. Wow, what a difference. I never noticed that my white wasn't white anymore. Damn expensive stuff, IMO, but it's worth it. Have not tried the Hot Sauce yet but I will. Heard nothing but good things about it too.