Cleaning and Protecting the Interior

[skyski_tige]

thats what my dealer uses..

Yep - mine too

[da.bell]

thats what my dealer uses..

Yep - mine too

Smartarses.. You have the same dealer silly people

[SPBFAN]

Gentleman, I talked with the Exquisite owner and chemist yesterday. The product sounds like a stand up product. As you all know I have not been impressed with the Babes Seat Soap and now even more than before as there prices are going sky high. I still love the boat bright though.

So Exquisite is sending me a sample product to test. I will take photos and such and test the product. Once I complete my test I will post the results. I have access to a 1977 bayliner that the Boy Scouts use at their summer camp, it is the perfect test subject. I will perform the test on that. If it turns out to be a stand up product I will set up a dealership with them and run a group buy on the product for you all.

[BrownClown]

Any luck on getting interest for the Flitz and the Babes' boat bright? If you get the Exquisite, you'll be my one stop shop!

Gentleman, I talked with the Exquisite owner and chemist yesterday. The product sounds like a stand up product. As you all know I have not been impressed with the Babes Seat Soap and now even more than before as there prices are going sky high. I still love the boat bright though.

So Exquisite is sending me a sample product to test. I will take photos and such and test the product. Once I complete my test I will post the results. I have access to a 1977 bayliner that the Boy Scouts use at their summer camp, it is the perfect test subject. I will perform the test on that. If it turns out to be a stand up product I will set up a dealership with them and run a group buy on the product for you all.

[KonaKing]

I personally am not a big fan of the Babe's seat soap but I do like the conditioner. I love the boat bright though.

Coming from the Rep that says a lot SPB I agree with the boat bright great stuff

[talltigeguy]

Isn't Fantastic roughon the thread? I seem to recall it not being reccomended due to seams and thread. I could be wrong

They must have missed the update that when Fantastik came out with the 'antibacterial' version, it is now rough on the threads. So watch your seams. BTW, I got 2 bottles if anyone wants it. It has been removed off of the preferred cleaner list.

[talltigeguy]

About the Exquisite cleaner...I did my own test on it on my 05 24V and cannot find it any better than the Ducky cleaner I have used for a long time now. The white on that 24V was a magnet for every dirt particle in the universe. Their real gimmick is the brush they send you. If you have never used a brush, you think that Exquisite is the bomb because you get cleaner than you ever have.

So SPBfan, when you compare, you should make sure to use a brush with both cleaners. I think the brush is the genius in the cleaner, not the cleaner itself.

[wake454]

Anything happen with this? How did the Exqusite product work?

[SPBFAN]

I found the Exquisite left a sticky residue on the interior and I have to follow it with just plain water to clean it off. I know of one other person that had the same problem. I have always been very happy with the Ducky. I will stay with the Ducky after this run. It is a little more expensive not much though. It smells better, and it has a mold inhibitor in it. Like Tall said I think the brush is the key. I always use a brush and it works great.

[SPBFAN]

Coming from the Rep that says a lot SPB I agree with the boat bright great stuff

I just try to give my honest opinion of a products I have tested. For me it is all about the sport and hobby not the money cause their is no money in it. That is why I have a regular job. I personally like the Ducky for cleaning and then UV303 which is major expensive or Babes seat saver which works great and is not as expensive as the UV303.

[dogbert]

Isn't Fantastic roughon the thread? I seem to recall it not being reccomended due to seams and thread. I could be wrong

That's what was actually recommended in my Tige manual. However, they've since changed the formula. My vinyl guy recommended plain old soap and water. Use mineral spirits for tough stains. Keep the harsh stuff away from the threads.

[TRD]

WE ARE EVERYWHERE!

A Gator in Waco, Tx...

Man you took a wrong turn!

[Razzman]

Quick responce to a couple things i saw here.

It has been found that certain chemicals cause an irreversable chemical reaction that breaks down the vinyl over time casuing the vinyl to become brittle, crack & split. No amount of conditioners will reverse the process! They can also nullify the marine coatings like the UV inhibitors.

Fantastik, 409 or any other such cleaner. Don't use 'em. They are harsh kitchen cleaners and not meant for vinyl or threads. If your dealer is using them and telling you to then he is not informed. CC/Nautique put out a letter at one time stating any use of such products voids the warrenty. Spradling, the largest manufacturer of marine vinyl clearly states pretty much the same, they say mild dish soap and water only.

Magic Erasers. Don't use those either unless it's an extreme case. They REMOVE vinyl! Don't believe it? Get a dark colored vinyl sample and use the eraser on it. Watch the color come off on it, watch the texture in the vinyl slowly disappear! Magic Erasers are an abrasive, vinyl is soft, get the picture? I did this test myself and saw the very results i stated. After about 6 good scrubbings i was able to almost remove the texture. Btw they will also void your warrenty.

[talltigeguy]

Does anyone have any experience with the Malco Leather and Plastic cleaner? There are a couple of knowitalls on wakeworld who swear by the stuff. One claims to have used it for several years with no ill effects.

I went ahead and bought some. I will give a report here when I get a chance to use it. Another item to add to my garage full of various cleaners. Currently I am still with the ducky cleaner and a brush. Then follow up with 303.

[da.bell]

I think Greg Mallek has used it and swears by it also.