what is the best way to CLEAN and restore OLD VINYL upholstery found in a boat?
eject911 asked:
this boat sat uncovered for some time, and most of the interior vinyl got dirty and beat by the sun, but it is not craked yet….
this boat sat uncovered for some time, and most of the interior vinyl got dirty and beat by the sun, but it is not craked yet….
I was wondering if there is a good cleaner out there, AND a good dressing cream / restorer, LIKE Armorall but better?
September 28th, 2008 | Tags: Armorall, Clean Upholstery, Sun, Vinyl Upholstery | Category: boats
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September 29th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Vinyl Upholstery
Vinyl is the most durable upholstery, but it is not the easiest to keep clean. Unlike cloth or leather, the surface of vinyl generates static, which attracts dust. As a result, vinyl can quickly become grimy. The good news is, vinyl is the easiest upholstery to clean.
Do not use regular household soap and water on your vinyl upholstery. Detergent will permanently remove the sheen from the vinyl. Choose a cleaner made specifically for vinyl. My favorites are Pinnacle Vinyl & Leather
Cleaner and Eimman Fabric Spot Remover. Another excellent choice is XENIT.
Follow these easy steps for the perfect vinyl interior:
1. Spray vinyl with your favorite cleaner.
2. Work the cleaning solution into seams, edges and seat backs using an upholstery scrub brush. If necessary, use an old toothbrush to get into the small crevices.
3. Rinse the vinyl thoroughly with a bucket of clean water and a terrycloth towel.
4. Dry the upholstery with a clean, dry terrycloth towel.
5. Apply your favorite vinyl dressing to restore the sheen.
A quick word about vinyl dressings: they’re not all the same. Choose a dressing that gives you the look you want (flat to shiny). Pinnacle and 303 create a matte to satin finish. Zymol is satin to shiny. Lexol Vinylex is
shiny. Another thing to consider is protection from the sun. Pinnacle, 303 and Lexol Vinylex all offer good ultraviolet light protection.