Treat Vinyl Before or After Storage

thinkxingu · 06-01-2017, 08:08 AM

Hi! Now that the boat's out of storage, I need to know what to use for cleaning/treating vinyl seats. I've heard Mean Green and 303 Protectant are a good combo, but am looking for suggestions.

Thanks!

Rattletrap · 06-01-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Hi! Now that the boat's out of storage, I need to know what to use for cleaning/treating vinyl seats. I've heard Mean Green and 303 Protectant are a good combo, but am looking for suggestions.

Thanks!

303 multi surface to clean 303 Vinyl protect to protect nothing like it

VitaBene · 06-01-2017, 10:17 AM

303 protectant hands down. I clean with "Amazing", "Awesome" (both Amazon Prime cleaners) or Simple Green. For spring cleaning I use a bucket with a little soap, warm water and Simple Green on the entire interior including the rugs, compartments and under seats, etc... then a lot of wet vac work!.

Regardless of what you use to clean 303 all the way for vinyl (they also make a great leather protectant that I use on leather motorcycle bags)

noreast · 06-07-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

303 protectant hands down. I clean with "Amazing", "Awesome" (both Amazon Prime cleaners) or Simple Green. For spring cleaning I use a bucket with a little soap, warm water and Simple Green on the entire interior including the rugs, compartments and under seats, etc... then a lot of wet vac work!.

Regardless of what you use to clean 303 all the way for vinyl (they also make a great leather protectant that I use on leather motorcycle bags)

I agree, "Amazing" from Bio clean has gotten stains out for me that nothing else would. Including 303 cleaner. They also have a pontoon (or aluminum) cleaner that I haven't tried yet. But 303 protectant for sure.

loony · 06-08-2017, 08:40 AM

The best product have user for the last 15 years for general cleaning and removing mold and mildew for both vinyl and the gelcoat is Great Value Mold & Mildew Remover (Walmart).
It is a slightly diluted version of tilex and much cheaper. For vinyl, I spray, wait a few minutes then wipe off. For textured vinyl, I use a soft scrub brush then wipe off. I always rinse thoroughly after each use, followed by sealing the vinyl with 303 sealer protector. The vinyl has remained soft an supple all these years without any cracks.
The gelcoat gets moldy where the mooring cover contacts it, I also use the mildew cleaner, rinse then wax it. Works great.

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VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,605 Thanks: 1,654 Thanked 1,645 Times in 848 Posts	#)# 303 protectant hands down. I clean with "Amazing", "Awesome" (both Amazon Prime cleaners) or Simple Green. For spring cleaning I use a bucket with a little soap, warm water and Simple Green on the entire interior including the rugs, compartments and under seats, etc... then a lot of wet vac work!. Regardless of what you use to clean 303 all the way for vinyl (they also make a great leather protectant that I use on leather motorcycle bags)

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06-01-2017, 08:08 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,395 Thanks: 1,179 Thanked 2,128 Times in 1,317 Posts	Hi! Now that the boat's out of storage, I need to know what to use for cleaning/treating vinyl seats. I've heard Mean Green and 303 Protectant are a good combo, but am looking for suggestions. Thanks!

06-08-2017, 08:40 AM	#5
loony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	The best product have user for the last 15 years for general cleaning and removing mold and mildew for both vinyl and the gelcoat is Great Value Mold & Mildew Remover (Walmart). It is a slightly diluted version of tilex and much cheaper. For vinyl, I spray, wait a few minutes then wipe off. For textured vinyl, I use a soft scrub brush then wipe off. I always rinse thoroughly after each use, followed by sealing the vinyl with 303 sealer protector. The vinyl has remained soft an supple all these years without any cracks. The gelcoat gets moldy where the mooring cover contacts it, I also use the mildew cleaner, rinse then wax it. Works great.