mold spots on vinyl seats
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Topic: mold spots on vinyl seats
Posted By: logicsound
Subject: mold spots on vinyl seats
Date Posted: July-26-2006 at 10:35pm
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ok, so i searched the forums and found the one about cleaning vinyl with simple green, magic eraser, and such, but none of these work at all for me, I just bought a 86 martinique and it was left outside and there are little black mold spots on all the vinyl. I searched the internet and there seems to be 3 main players Starbrite,meguires,and 3m. Anybody try these or had a similar experience with mold not coming out.
Thanks in Advance Trev |
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Posted By: coreytread
Date Posted: July-26-2006 at 11:13pm
| I fits real bad and nothing works a very small amount of bleach will get it but it will not help the life span of vinyl. I have used it before and my seats did crack after a few summers quicker than they should have. you might just try it and see. My upholstery guy told me to use the mcguires stuff and said never use the bleach again. |
Posted By: rmcdonald
Date Posted: July-27-2006 at 5:37am
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Hi Trev
I don't know if it will get it out but. I just had all my seats Upholstered. I asked him about how to care for my nice new off-white seats. (The first thing he said was not to sit on the seats with a screwdriver in your back pocket) 
The Upholsterer said to use Mineral Turps on a rag to clean the vinyl seats. He said that allot off the commercial cleaners available get the vinyl clean but they also pull the oil out of the viny and hence the eventually crack. The Upholsterer said Mineral Turps puts oil back into the vinyl. So if nothing gets the mold out you could use the bleach like Corey says and then rub it with a rag with turps so that the vinyl does not dry out. I have used turps on my seats, but if you try it would test it on an inconspicuous spot first Regards Rob |
Posted By: logicsound
Date Posted: July-27-2006 at 8:20am
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Thanks, I have to go to boatersworld this afternoon so I will pick up some of the mcguires and if that does not work I will try the bleach and mineral turps. I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks Trev |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: July-27-2006 at 11:48am
| Dilute the bleach 1:10 parts water. Spray on; wipe off after a minute. Then use some conditioner. |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: July-27-2006 at 5:26pm
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I've got the same problem.
I didn't uncover the boat last year and I now have a mess on my hands! Getting ready to try this homebrew: 1 tsp ammonia 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide 3/4 cup distilled water It's supposed to work great. I'll let ya know. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: logicsound
Date Posted: July-27-2006 at 5:33pm
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Ya let me know. Because I just tryed all the above included straight bleach and I still have the spots. The bleach sort of worked but I had to use alot and scrub real hard and the spot is still there its just a lot lighter. ( I hope your home remedy works because it would take me weeks to do this with bleach.) Let me know
Thanks Trev |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: July-27-2006 at 6:36pm
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Those little black mold spots is mildew, and Armour-All vinyl treatment type products can help it grow. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Poster112
Date Posted: July-29-2006 at 9:11pm
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Gotta get rid of the spores where they are attached, don't just try to kill 'em.
Use one of those "magic eraser" sponges (5 bucks for 3 or 4 of them)with plain old H2O to rub the spores off. Then, if it makes you feel better, use any type of vinyl conditioner product like armor-all. Man, those magic erasers are unbelievable. I've used them for mildew (never came back) and I got rid of rub marks on decals, rub rails (from white bumpers), and rub marks on hull from trailer guide rails. Don't know exactly how they work, but they left the shine intact on my '79 after rubbing fairly vigorously to get the trailer guide marks off of the hull. ------------- I'd rather have a bottle-in-front-of-me than a frontal-lobotomy. http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3182&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - 1985 Ski 1984 SW |
Posted By: logicsound
Date Posted: July-30-2006 at 10:38am
| nope....there was no magic in the eraser's for me.. Just tried them, they did not do anything, I guess Im just screwed. Looks like I am going to have to get new vinyl |
Posted By: 882001
Date Posted: July-30-2006 at 10:42am
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have you tried starbright yinyl cleaner? or castrol super clean? i have had luck cleaning stuff with both of those. maybe use them with a magic eraser. i would try and not let it get on the st*tching. ------------- kemah texas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=163&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990 - 1988 skinautique "2001" |
Posted By: logicsound
Date Posted: July-30-2006 at 11:42am
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ya i have tried both, it is really wierd because they don't even work on some of the spots, they do nothing at all. I just spent about a hour using straight bleach and it seemed to work a little bit, it got rid of some and lighted the rest of them. I then applied vinyl conditioner, so maybe I try bleach again next week, oh well I going on the lake.. Thanks for all the ideas ....
Trev |
Posted By: tommer12
Date Posted: July-30-2006 at 7:52pm
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This is the best seat cleaner I have ever used. I have tried them all and this by far works the best
http://vinylvictory.com/ cheers |
Posted By: fredo68
Date Posted: July-31-2006 at 11:29am
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ENGINE DEGREASER ------------- fredo68 |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: July-31-2006 at 4:03pm
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Try diluting the bleach 1:10 with water. The water will help the bleach get into the material where the cells are. If that doesn't work, a solution of boric acid. It will break down the mold cell walls.
Lastly, you may need a solvent that is simulair to the mold products. Try rubbing alcohol first. If that doen't work try some turpentine. Use all of these sparingly and rine well with water and condition the vinyl afterwards. Engine degreaser will get rid of the mold stain but it will also get rid of the vinyl! |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: July-31-2006 at 4:40pm
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How about Gojo hand cleaner along with the Magic Eraser. ------------- |
Posted By: jholton
Date Posted: July-31-2006 at 7:38pm
| I see every cleaner posted but one! I don't know if it will work for you but whenever I have to scrub mold or a stain I have used Scrubbing Bubbles and Soft Scrub bathroom cleaners and then condition the vinyl afterwards. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: August-01-2006 at 4:02pm
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I also like the Scrubbing Bubbles.I've seen this problem and think the high pressure car wash is prob about as good as your gonna get.
Scrubbing Bubbles is the cleaner recommended by Cobalt everything else will void your warranty so it must be fairly safe and easy on upholstery Munday |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: August-02-2006 at 12:50pm
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I've always been a big fan of soft scrub. Light bleach, hopefully not enough to hurt vinyl. Tough spots, I smear it on and let it set a few hours. Lightly scrub with one of those sponges with the scrubby backs. I've gotten out just about everything mother nature can dish out with the stuff. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: tjlake
Date Posted: August-02-2006 at 3:34pm
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once you get them clean and conditioned try this: After I let my boats air dry and before putting the covers on, I put about 1/2 cup of diluted bleach and water (1/2 and 1/2) in a plastic cup. Put the plastic cup in a cup holder and cover the boat. It has significantly cut down on my problem. Just don't forget to remove the cup before moving the boat..that can get ugly.. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1882&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1985&yrend=1985 - 85 ski nautique |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: August-02-2006 at 6:54pm
Good idea! |
tjlake wrote:Posted By: 93/70 ccpb
Date Posted: August-05-2006 at 1:53pm
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victory vinyl is a good product for your interior mold problem,you can find it online. ------------- what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water! |
Posted By: Fattire
Date Posted: August-08-2006 at 12:55am
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Just spent all weekend cleaning our first used boat. Stiff brush, bucket of clean H2O,plenty of towels & "AMAZING ROLL OFF"! I have been using it for years in the Auto industry. It was created to wash compet*tion Sailboat sails without harming them or the environment. A little bit of H2O to activate it. Scrubb in gentle circles w/hardly any pressure & watch the dirt,mold,grease pool up. Wipe w/a clean rag & keep going till it meets your expectations. Will clean almost anything.Tried the simple green,did ok but won't make it the eye popping clean you are looking for. Follow up with "303 Aerospace protectant"(32oz for $20 but worth every penny). ------------- Fattire 
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Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: August-15-2006 at 12:44pm
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The trick to dealing with mildew is to prevent it from forming in the first place..I know, this thread addresses hot to remove it, but I thought I would suggest how to prevent it.
Get a good cover that breathes, or has vents in it at the least. Don't use covers that trap in the moisture, like a plastic tarp! Be very carefull when/if shrink wrapping for the winter (northerners). Covers can be expensive, but a good cover is a worthwhile investment! -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |