Vinyl Seat Cushion Cleaner?

[st68]

I have some stains on my seats and have tried using different cleaners to get it off but nothing has worked. I don't want to damage the vinyl so I wanted to see what suggestions you have? I have used Babe's Vinyl Sauce, a general mildew cleaner and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser... here is a picture of what I am trying to clean. Fortunately the stains are on the back side of the cushions so they are not viewable when they are in the boat... Thanks!

[bryce2320]

I would use an actual vinyl cleaner on a small scrub brush and try to get most of it off. Then let it set in the sun to fade it even more.

[viking]

Malco is some of the best stuff I've found for a deep clean. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub stubborn stains. I had to do my whole boat after using this stuff the first time. Realized how dirty the vinyl really was after doing a smaller area. Now it's my spring ritual.

Make sure to follow up with some UV protectant like 303 especially if it's exposed.

[whiteflash watersports]

Goo Gone - we have used to get leaf and other nasty stains out. After your done let dry and then apply vinyl protectant.

[ST.TIGE]

Goo Gone - we have used to get leaf and other nasty stains out. After your done let dry and then apply vinyl protectant.

x2.i use the orange spray bottle goo gone.greasy but dries clean

[konajay]

I use Performance Boat Candy with good results, but I must admit I've never tried it on any stain like that.

[infotom]

Malco is some of the best stuff I've found for a deep clean. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub stubborn stains. I had to do my whole boat after using this stuff the first time. Realized how dirty the vinyl really was after doing a smaller area. Now it's my spring ritual.

Make sure to follow up with some UV protectant like 303 especially if it's exposed.

x2....... best stuff i've used!

[kasey200]

I use totally awesome... it leterally is "Totaly Awesome"!

Here's a picture i took last spring. Cleaned half with totally awesome and a stiff bristle bruch. The vinyl looked practically new afterward.

[brett22i]

X2 on Totally Awesome. I use it all the time and it works very well. Just make sure you rinse the vinyl well after cleaning. Spray it on, let it rest for a minutes (dont let it dry)and I use a finger nail brush to scrub.
You can buy it at Walmart. Dollar General etc. I usually pick up the one gallon jugs for a few bucks at the dollar store or Wally will carry 40oz or similar size for less than $2
I love this stuff, its not a magical spray on wipe off and its done. You definitely have to put some elbow grease into the cleaning process but the results are impressive
Check out this thread on WW. http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786614

[helmut]

Totally awesome works great and I dont dilute it either.

[st68]

Thank you for the feedback. I am going to try some of these and will report back!

[trudelle]

i agree with konajay...i use performance boat candy. if you have questions about their products you can always give them a call... talk with tim Weinzirl (the owner) or leigh haywood and they will help you

[st68]

Quick update. Today I tried using Totally Awesome cleaner with a soft bristle brush... I let it sit for about 10 minutes, then scrubbed it... nothing changed... tried again by spraying more on and let it sit then scrubbed as well and nothing happened either. I tried the mildew cleaner with the brush as well and nothing came off... what a stubborn stain!!

[talltigeguy]

If the magic eraser didn't take it off, then you are hosed, IMHO, because it has sunk deep into the vinyl. The magic eraser's little secret is that it rubs off the top layer of your vinyl to expose 'new' vinyl. That is why it works so well, and literally will make your boat look brand new. Unfortunately, if you do that quite a bit, you start to run out of vinyl, there are testimonials to that on this site. I would do what you have done, then let it sit in the sun, and hope that UV light will bleach it out.

[chpthril]

It looks to be a fungus of some sort bleeding through from behind as opposed to a stain on the outside. Just a theory from the looks of it. Good luck with it, may be try some good old direct sunlight.