Vinyl cleaning ideas?

chico 10-18-2005, 1:06 AM

So what are the tricks of the trade? Products and techniques will be helpful.
Thanks!!

(tahoe) · (tahoe) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-18-2005, 6:02 AM

If the interior is real dirty I use Magic Erasers, then I apply Meguiars Vinyl/Rubber Conditioner.

In between I just use a mild vinyl cleaner/conditioner and 303 Protectant.

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 10-18-2005, 8:00 AM

Here's a trick I learned from Grant. If the Vinyl is really dirty, use the magic eraser with hot water and a mild laundry detergent. Follow this with a protectant like Mcquires, Star-Brite, etc.

ryan_bailey 10-18-2005, 8:25 AM

were do you get the magic eraser?

(kamakazeboy) · (kamakazeboy) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 10-18-2005, 9:05 AM

I use oxy clean with soft brush to brush with. and then 303 to finish.

(jeffr) · (jeffr) **Join Date: May 2002** 10-18-2005, 9:30 AM

Hot water, oxy clean and a bit of scrubbing with a brush works well. It helps get dirt out from along the edges of the piping on the seats and sun deck.

My interior is white… after trying the magic eraser… WOW! Much better! The only down side is that you have to do the whole interior and pay attention to work the areas evenly.

I picked up the magic eraser from Home Depot. I used hot water but no detergent… maybe next time I will try that.

After cleaning… apply some 303 and your set.

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 10-18-2005, 12:33 PM

Ryan, any grocery store will using have the Magic Eraser. It is made by Mr. Clean.

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-18-2005, 1:41 PM

By th way, what is 303 protectant?

(wakehound) · (wakehound) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 10-19-2005, 9:09 AM

Tracy, it's a vinyl protectant, you can pick it up at most boat stores, and some auto stores. Some people even use it on the hull, it will protect fiberglass and gel coat.

Check them out here 303 Products

chico 10-19-2005, 9:29 AM

Thanks for taking the time to put up the info. It is appreciated!

(wakebordr11) · (wakebordr11) **Join Date: May 2001** 10-25-2005, 9:39 PM

Does anyone use Vinyl finish vinyl cleaner? Its made by marine specialties group, same people that make 303, I hear you can only order it direct but I found it at a marina this year, it almost works too good... especially if you have a white interior. Cleans seams to like new, cleans stains Ive never gotten out, amazing stuff, protect with 303, vinyl like new (no lie)