RD detail tip #1 Vinyl cleaner

RVR SWPR said:

Lexol,and good for the thread and stitching.

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This is what I use to condition too. I use their vinylex as a final step for the uv protectant. I use it every other trip too

the best I found was 303 Aerospace Protectant.

RCDave said:

the best I found was 303 Aerospace Protectant.

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Agreed. I buy the aerospace by the gallon.

For years I used Zep spray cleaner and 303. Last year did a complete detail with Bubbles. Will only use bubbles for deep clean and still use Zep for daily. I bought two cases of the Zep is really the only reason I still use it at all.

Its thanks to this board and all the great folks here we get great ideas like this.

I have been using a product that mostly is found in upholstery shops..made by Malco and it's leather and plastic cleaner..it does it all in one go over. I use a real soft bristled brush and it is amazing...the vinyl feels brand new and soft when done and people always comment about the white interior...I have used it for over 30 years..

RVR SWPR said:

Lexol,and good for the thread and stitching.

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This ... I use Lexol on my truck seats as well as my wifes car seats.

Rattle Can Lou said:

I have been using a product that mostly is found in upholstery shops..made by Malco and it's leather and plastic cleaner..it does it all in one go over. I use a real soft bristled brush and it is amazing...the vinyl feels brand new and soft when done and people always comment about the white interior...I have used it for over 30 years..

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Do you use any conditioners after?

RD

Let's keep this thread going. What other detail tips do you have??

Rattle Can Lou said:

I have been using a product that mostly is found in upholstery shops..made by Malco and it's leather and plastic cleaner..it does it all in one go over. I use a real soft bristled brush and it is amazing...the vinyl feels brand new and soft when done and people always comment about the white interior...I have used it for over 30 years..

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Totally Awsome from the dollar store seems to be the exact same thing. Malco was the go to cleaner on another boat site for a while then someone found the TA and everyone switched. I use it on a lot of things, but be sure to cut it with some water like the label says. I also like to wipe everything with a damp rag after I'm done to make sure it's off and then give things a coat of Babe's Seat Saver, 303 is a little slippery.

ryanshaw07 said:

Let's keep this thread going. What other detail tips do you have??

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Ok.. Will do. Just used the boat twice, and now I have to clean her up.

RD

What do you guys to clean the underside of the hull

ryanshaw07 said:

Let's keep this thread going. What other detail tips do you have??

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Ibeplumbing said:

What do you guys to clean the underside of the hull

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I use Hot Sauce, or I use Lime Away on a sponge, and then turn around and use some kind of spray wax afterwards.

If I use hot sauce I just leave it.

Ibeplumbing said:

What do you guys to clean the underside of the hull

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Boat Bling makes a transom sauce that works like magic but it's hard to get your hands on!

ryanshaw07 said:

Boat Bling makes a transom sauce that works like magic but it's hard to get your hands on!

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they dont make the transom sauce anymore
Simple green for transom works great

ryanshaw07 said:

Boat Bling makes a transom sauce that works like magic but it's hard to get your hands on!

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Fyi... Shockwave Boats and Pacific Trailers have the last few bottles of Transom Sauce.

RiverDave said:

You should condition afterwards but if you want your interior to look new. Pull all the dirt out of the little cracks.. Then in my experience nothing works better.

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They work harder so you don't have to.. Spray on wipe off and it will be white again.
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It's gentle, and easy. Short of a toothbrush and some laundry detergent and a week nothing works better.

More on this later because their is some intermediate cleaners for general wipe down that give you that smell you are looking for.

In the meantime compare it against your favorites and let me know what YOU think. . I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

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you know Dave,.... I use zep..... sue has some of the bubbles stuff.... I swear it's the same stuff

saucedaddy said:

Fyi... Shockwave Boats and Pacific Trailers have the last few bottles of Transom Sauce.

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I just looked through Shockwave's stock on Friday and didn't see any Transom Sauce? I'll have to ask Bob [emoji106]

I guess that means I have the last bottles of transom sauce [emoji2]

Sbarry said:

I just looked through Shockwave's stock on Friday and didn't see any Transom Sauce? I'll have to ask Bob [emoji106]

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Ask Jennifer, she has a few hidden gems, tell her Saucedaddy sent you!:thumbup:

vicious 13 said:

I guess that means I have the last bottles of transom sauce [emoji2]

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You got the Platinum Edition!:champagne:

Want to say thanks, I'm new here (first post) and I just bought a DCB Mach 22 a couple weeks ago. The rear deck had been redone and was much brighter white and I was about to pull the trigger on a new interior.
I'll try and post a couple pics, I only had a few minutes to spend at the warehouse so I did the drivers seat. Wow! What a difference. Not sure if the pictures do justice but I'm really happy.
Mitchell

Welcome to the board Mitchell! Glad you liked the Scrubbing bubbles tip.

I actually have a few more tips that I use personally, and I'm very interested in hearing what other people do as well.

I'm all for top notch products, but I'm also all for saving $$ as well.

RD

I wanted to re-iterate again that I use the Scrubbing bubbles for my Annual detail to bring things back up to "Holy Shit balls" new.

For normal summer usage I would use products like Ducky's Vinyl Defender, Boat Bling's Vinyl Sauces, or PBC's Vinyl Clean and Condition.

No I will not personally endorse any of these products over the other. Ask the forum members about what they use and why or better yet TRY THEM ALL and come to your own conclusions and post them! All 3 of these guys are seasonal advertisers on RDP, and it would not behoove me to shoot my relationships in the foot.

Ducky Vinyl Defender is a 1 stage product (clean and condition). Spray and wipe and you are done - 16oz is 16.99 http://www.duckyproducts.com/defender.vinyl.html

Boat Bling is a 2 stage product with a cleaning bottle and a conditioning bottle
Cleaning Bottle - 32 oz is 19.95 http://boatbling.net/products/boat-blings-product/vinyl-sauce/
Conditioning Bottle - 32 oz is 24.95 http://boatbling.net/products/boat-blings-product/vinyl-sauce/

PBC is a 2 stage product with a cleaning bottle and a conditioning bottle.
Cleaning Bottle - 32 oz is 19.95 http://www.performanceboatcandy.com/shop/Boat-Care-Products/Vinyl-Clean.html
Conditioning Bottle - 32 oz is 19.95 http://www.performanceboatcandy.com/shop/Boat-Care-Products/Vinyl-Condition.html



RD

Another hot tip on white plastic pieces that yellow is wipe them down with tilex mold remover it will bleach the plastic white again without making it brittle. :thumbup:

rush1 said:

Another hot tip on white plastic pieces that yellow is wipe them down with tilex mold remover it will bleach the plastic white again without making it brittle. :thumbup:

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Forgot about that but it's good enough to start its own thread if ya like!

I will back that up with if your white rubber insert is looking brown or has marks you can give it a light wipe down with acetone and it will make it look new again. NOTE. Follow that up by drenching it rubber conditioners!!

That is a once a year kinda deal as well.


I am considering starting a detail forum on here for DIY's.

RiverDave said:

I am considering starting a detail forum on here for DIY's.

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That would be awesome! I love detailing and keeping all my shit looking fresh. Any good ideas or advice would be pretty fun to learn.

35' x 3 coats = [emoji65][emoji379]

3 coats of oxidation remover?

RD

So why not get the top manufactures names of the marine vinyl most used in our boats and call them and talk with a person who knows the raw product or check their website for specific chemicals to use and not use.

I checked a few and most are not big on anything except ivory dish soap and warm water, a couple ok'd 409 and fantasik, which I thought was weird. These were the makers of the raw product for marine use. Some had a list of specific off the shelf products and few suggested anything afterwards except fresh water. Common 'stay away froms' were alcohol ( for the vinyl not the user ) bleach, and most household cleaners except those metioned? Confusing chit.

One thing I did learn is that vinyl is not all created equal and what is best for some types is not best for others, it even varied amoung the same manufacture depending onthe the specific line of vinyl.

This is like an oil thread

RiverDave said:

3 coats of oxidation remover?

RD

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No. Sorry for being unclear... One coat of each oxidation remover, polish and a wax