Stained seats

X-Star · Soul Rider Joined: 01 Apr 2003 Posts: 253

Does anybody have any suggestions for stains on vinyl seats. This stupid tree by my house dropped some leaves and little twiggs in my boat, and the ones I missed, turned into stains in the off season. I don't want to use anything to abrasive or anything that can ruin the vinyl. Anybody have a suggestion? I can stand to look at them anymore. Here are some pictures.

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

if you look in some magazines (and maybe online) you can find some special cleaner that works. ours is called Gonzo - its like a white bottle with red writing (i think).

X-Star · Soul Rider Joined: 01 Apr 2003 Posts: 253

What about that "restore 4" stuff on TV. anybody ever used that stuff? It looks pretty good.

STPHNSN23 · Guest

everything looks good on tv

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

What about white vinyl that has yellowish tint stains? Its like sun stains or something but you can't see anything in the grain. It looks like a flaw, kinda sucks. Wonder if you can clean the vinyl or if its permanent?

atxwake · Posted: Apr 20, 2003 5:58 pm Post subject:

x-star, when I used to detail boats for a dealer, we used some soft scrub and a stiff brush, (always try a discreet area first!). But the vinyl is alot tougher than you would think, try that and then finish it off with something that will resore you UV protection, like 303 or Ducky and it should be good to go!\

-Ryan

riverfreak · Posted: Apr 21, 2003 10:07 am Post subject:

I've got the same problem, freakin' trees....

Cruel World · Criminal Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 55 City: Waterford, MI

I have that issue too. Let me know if you find something that works, I haven't had a lot of success.