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formulad97 
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 Topic: Your list of cleanersPosted: December-29-2007 at 2:24am |
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What do you use for the interior for cleaning. The guy at west marine said arospace 303 for the seats and its about 20 bucks a pop. Whats your fav ?
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Tim D
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Posted: December-29-2007 at 2:33am |
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303 is not a cleaner, it's a protective, way better than armour-all. I use on all my vehicles.
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bmiller
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Posted: December-29-2007 at 1:22pm |
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To be honest I had a trim person tell me to use baby oil on seats.I started using it on my 65 mustang and it works great.It soaks right in and keeps the seat nice and pliable.
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TRBenj
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Posted: December-29-2007 at 1:49pm |
Yup, 303 is a protectant- and its the best stuff out there as far as I can tell. Correct Craft recommends it on their new vinyl. As far as cleaners go, Ive read that a mild solution of warm water and Tide is safe to use on marine vinyl. For tough stains, Ive resorted to using Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. The only vinyl cleaner recommended by Correct Craft on new vinyl is ePHx vinyl cleaner, which is made by G&T Industries (the same company that produces the vinyl for 80% of the marine industry). Its safe for the clear coat on the vinyl, where most cleaners (409, Fantastik) are not. |
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gn6027
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Posted: December-29-2007 at 4:05pm |
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Fantastic for all my vinyl, then a coating of 303.
Fantastic cleans about anything inside my boat!! Simple, works great, inexpensive, available anywhere... no downside that I know of. |
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Posted: December-29-2007 at 4:28pm |
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Fantastic and 303 for me.
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TRBenj
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Posted: December-29-2007 at 8:34pm |
It was fine up until a year or 2 ago when it changed formulations. At that point it dropped off CC's list of recommended cleaners. I believe it is harmful to the clearcoat on the vinyl. |
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Posted: December-30-2007 at 5:49pm |
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303 is the only thing I use.If I have a tough spot,I'll use the magic eraser lightly with the 303.I haven't had to use a cleaner yet,but the boat is relatively new.
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Posted: December-30-2007 at 6:20pm |
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303 is not just a protectant. It is an entire line of protectants and cleaners including fabric and vinyl cleaners, and spot removers. I have never used any of the products except for the vinyl protectant which I use on my boats and cars.
I clean my vinyl once per year using simple grean diluted 1part simple green, 4 parts water. I use the 303 periodically throughout the year. BKH |
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Posted: December-30-2007 at 8:14pm |
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simple green and 303 for the jbear.
Never used Fantastic but if gn recomends it...well just look at his boat on the home page. And believe me, it looks better in person. Of course, Tim is usually right on the money too. john |
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Posted: January-07-2008 at 4:52pm |
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Tim,
I was told by a company that reworked the seats in our Cobalt that the "magic erasers" are a kiss of death to boat seats.. Drys them out?? We stopped using them.. Darn if they arent the best at stains. Our seats always looked great, but supposedly it took it's toll.. I don't know what to believe, just throwing it out there... Moj' |
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TRBenj
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Posted: January-07-2008 at 5:15pm |
I believe it. They work too darn good not to cause damage to the vinyl clearcoat. I only resort to them when nothing else works- any downside has to be better than looking at a stain! I always follow up with 303 to protect as best I can. Ive yet to try the ePHx cleaner- Im hoping it works well because its the only stuff I know of thats actually safe to use. |
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Posted: January-18-2008 at 12:34pm |
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Fantastic and StarBrite
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Randy_in_Ohio
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Posted: January-18-2008 at 9:39pm |
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I use Scrubbing bubbles for cleaning the seats.You know, the foam stuff in the green aerosol can,I think I read it on here to use it. This stuff works great on deep down dirt. Spray it on and let it soak a little(those scrubbing bubbles do all the work
 ) then go over it with a scrub brush and finally rinse and dry. seems to soften the vinyl.
For mold spots, the Starbrite mold remover works great Always follow up with the Aerospace 303.Good stuff. My interior was in really bad shape when i got my boat, this method worked great for me. |
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formulad97
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Posted: January-21-2008 at 3:54am |
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How about Babes ? anyone use it?
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Randy_in_Ohio
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Posted: January-21-2008 at 12:40pm |
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Absolutely! If you can find a couple babes to clean your boat, that's even better
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79nautique
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Posted: January-21-2008 at 5:32pm |
I use bitch's & whore's, you can find them down on the street corner at twenties and fifties. |
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formulad97
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Posted: January-21-2008 at 5:37pm |
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More like this.
http://www.babesboats.com/prodSeatSaver.php |
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anthonylizardi
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Posted: January-22-2008 at 10:58pm |
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I will let a secret that a lady that works on detailing boats once told me. I could not believe but is amazing. Go to the DOLLAR store, yeah the Dollar store, and buy "MEAN GREEN" degreser, not "Simple Green". My boat has been sitting outside for a long time and the seats has some black stuff that won't come out. This thing remove it instantly. Then use babe's soap or your favorite soap and conditioner to re-condition the seat. This stuff is about $3 the gallon and is impresive how good it cleans. I told her I won't said it but you guys have gave me a lot of cool trick. This one is worth trying.
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