Cleaning the Vinyl

[Ks]

I really like the Babes series of cleaners.

boat soap
seat soap
seat conditioner
green stuff ( can't remember the name they use for it) but it is a like a speed wax.

totally happy with it..

[Bandsecurity]

I would concur. They have excellent customer service and there products are great. Try cleaning your boat w/out and then try Babes and you will see tons of improvement.

[Costigan]

Where do you get the Babes cleaners?

[tigecrew]

I have to STRONGLY disagree! I used Malco Leather & Plastic Cleaner (as suggested to me by a local boat dealer) in the past and LOVED its results! I ran out of it and went to a different boat shop. They sold me all the BABES cleaner, conditioner, etc. I tried it and felt it still looked dull looking. Keep in mind I probably wouldn't have known that had I not been used to the crisp, bright clean look I was getting from the Malco. So I hunted down more Malco, came back and used it on the same areas I'd just used the BABES and you wouldn't believe the difference. It brought up so much more dirt that BABES had left on. It looked brand spankin new after I finished up with the Malco. I definitely recommend it over the others. You can find it online if you do a search for it, or I found a local dealer who uses it and sold me more.

[da.bell]

Where do you get the Babes cleaners?

PM SPBFan. He can get them for you at a discount.

don't forget about Mr. Cleans Magic Eraser either. Just make sure you condition the seats after you have used it.

[tigecrew]

One more thing..... use it with a cloth to keep things looking clean. But if your vinyl is really dirty (like ours was when we bought our boat used) use it with a small scub brush. It will take out dirt you didn't know you had. It took our vinyl from a dull grey to a bright, pale bluish-grey that looked awesome.

[tigecrew]

I also find Malco is so conditioning already that I don't have to use a conditioner after I clean with it.

[da.bell]

One more thing..... use it with a cloth to keep things looking clean. But if your vinyl is really dirty (like ours was when we bought our boat used) use it with a small scub brush. It will take out dirt you didn't know you had. It took our vinyl from a dull grey to a bright, pale bluish-grey that looked awesome.

Is that stuff also a conditioner????? Three times a year, I clean my vynal with the Babes seat cleaner and then condition it. After every outing, I use only the conditioner so there is a nice layer of conditioning on it. Haven't had a problem but it does protect.

[tigecrew]

It doesn't say it has a UV protectant, so if that's what you want, maybe clean with the Malco and condition with the BABES conditioner. But as far as keeping the vinyl soft so it doesn't dry out and crack, the Malco Leather & Plastic Cleaner does a great job.

[Ks]

I have to STRONGLY disagree! I used Malco Leather & Plastic Cleaner (as suggested to me by a local boat dealer) in the past and LOVED its results! I ran out of it and went to a different boat shop. They sold me all the BABES cleaner, conditioner, etc. I tried it and felt it still looked dull looking. Keep in mind I probably wouldn't have known that had I not been used to the crisp, bright clean look I was getting from the Malco. So I hunted down more Malco, came back and used it on the same areas I'd just used the BABES and you wouldn't believe the difference. It brought up so much more dirt that BABES had left on. It looked brand spankin new after I finished up with the Malco. I definitely recommend it over the others. You can find it online if you do a search for it, or I found a local dealer who uses it and sold me more.

Each to there own I guess.


For me Babes does it all, I have not tried the Malco but I don't really like the "wet" look on the seats, is it similar to 303? I used 303 before the Babes and found it to be to greasy for me.. It left the it slick to the touch and in return seemed to attract more dust... again just my personal findings.


The other thing to consider is that Tige has changed the vinyl vendor 3 times between your boat and my boat.

Anyone tried the Malco on a 07-08?

[spharis]

I have found that most cleaners don't really clean so much as they do kind of shine it up so it looks clean. Alot of dirt stays behind.

[tigecrew]

Each to there own I guess.


For me Babes does it all, I have not tried the Malco but I don't really like the "wet" look on the seats, is it similar to 303? I used 303 before the Babes and found it to be to greasy for me.. It left the it slick to the touch and in return seemed to attract more dust... again just my personal findings.


The other thing to consider is that Tige has changed the vinyl vendor 3 times between your boat and my boat.

Anyone tried the Malco on a 07-08?

I'm telling you........ just go try the Malco. See what you think and let me know. It's not expensive, and I'm just sure you'll love how it cleans up, especially if you use it with a brush.

The boat dealer I told you I got it from is a Tige boat dealer in my town. So I know they're using it on recent models. The boats are in their showroom. They swear by this stuff and gave me my first bottle for free because they thought it was so great. When I ran out and bought the BABES stuff it was because I was on the other side of town and had to stop at a different shop (not a Tige dealer). They didn't carry the Malco and said I should try BABES. I agree with spharis that the other cleaners seem to just shine up the vinyl but don't get the dirt out. That's just how I'd describe what my vinyl looked like when I tried the BABES. But my boat looked totally new and bright and clean after I used the Malco. Not just shiny.

[Ks]

I'm telling you........ just go try the Malco. See what you think and let me know. It's not expensive, and I'm just sure you'll love how it cleans up, especially if you use it with a brush.

The boat dealer I told you I got it from is a Tige boat dealer in my town. So I know they're using it on recent models. The boats are in their showroom. They swear by this stuff and gave me my first bottle for free because they thought it was so great. When I ran out and bought the BABES stuff it was because I was on the other side of town and had to stop at a different shop (not a Tige dealer). They didn't carry the Malco and said I should try BABES. I agree with spharis that the other cleaners seem to just shine up the vinyl but don't get the dirt out. That's just how I'd describe what my vinyl looked like when I tried the BABES. But my boat looked totally new and bright and clean after I used the Malco. Not just shiny.

okay, I will look for it and try a bottle. I am always up for trying something new.

I just don't like the 303 stuff, ( and I guess anything like it that leaves a greasy film)

Do you have the exact product code?

[tobo57]

I used saddle soap to clean mine,brought out a lot of grime and left it filling soft.Had a mustard stain I could not get out with anything I tried.

[tigecrew]

okay, I will look for it and try a bottle. I am always up for trying something new.

I just don't like the 303 stuff, ( and I guess anything like it that leaves a greasy film)

Do you have the exact product code?

I found a site that sells the stuff.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/detailsuppl...mno=MAL+100116