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djunkie
02-20-2006, 03:36 PM
What do you guys recomend using to cleaning a little mildew off the carpet and upholstery? Unfortunately my boat has been outside for a couple months and I got this shit in there. :cry:

spectras only
02-20-2006, 03:42 PM
Before you buy some expensive marine cleaner , try this one from home depot > Zep !

Ziggy
02-20-2006, 03:43 PM
Zep products are good. :)
Let it air out and dry too.

djunkie
02-20-2006, 03:45 PM
Zep products are good. :)
Let it air out and dry too.
Its pretty dry now. I used a shop vac to clean up the water and nasty shit. Been patting it down with towels and now I have it all open and airing out. What a freakin pain in the ass.

djunkie
02-20-2006, 03:46 PM
Before you buy some expensive marine cleaner , try this one from home depot > Zep !
Which cleaner? Zep makes about a 100 different kinds.

R.A.D.man
02-20-2006, 04:15 PM
I have used the Zep concentrated industrial degreaser product on my yellow vinyl and it worked good and did not hurt the vinyl. I did not dilute it. Wear gloves, it will burn, also be well ventilated, it will take your breath away. I also rinse wiped it to thin the cleaner that likely stayed in the threads followed by vinyl conditioner. I was afraid it would hurt the vinyl or thread if I stopped after just cleaning with it. I did a great job removing mildew stains and its cheap too.

spectras only
02-20-2006, 04:15 PM
The cheapest one :rollside: . No scrubbing required , mildew and mold remover . Mr Clean magic eraser also works .

djunkie
02-20-2006, 04:16 PM
The cheapest one :rollside: . No scrubbing required , mildew and mold remover . Mr Clean magic eraser also works .
Ok cool. Now how about something to spray on my carpet under the bow? Its clean and dry now but the smell aint gonna get any better. :yuk:

djunkie
02-21-2006, 03:44 PM
Well I spent 2 hours today scrubbing on the engine hatch and back seat. Looks a lot better now. Front seats are tomorrow.
Before
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3307Boat_pics_001_Medium_.jpg
After
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3307Boat_pic_Medium_.jpg

HOOTER SLED-
02-21-2006, 03:47 PM
Well I spent 2 hours today scrubbing on the engine hatch and back seat. Looks a lot better now. Front seats are tomorrow.
Before
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3307Boat_pics_001_Medium_.jpg
After
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3307Boat_pic_Medium_.jpg
Ouch, looked like that was gonna leave a mark. You don't take very good of your stuff do ya? :crossx: :D
You can use the magic eraser for those seats too. Your lucky that's not staining.

HOOTER SLED-
02-21-2006, 03:48 PM
Is that your Howard?

djunkie
02-21-2006, 03:51 PM
Ouch, looked like that was gonna leave a mark. You don't take very good of your stuff do ya? :crossx: :D
You can use the magic eraser for those seats too. Your lucky that's not staining.
Ya I know. Its actually coming off pretty easy and it looks cleaner than before. Soft nylon brush really helps to get in the crevises.(sp) This thing never gets stored outside but I wanted to work on it this winter so I brought it home. Never again!!!!

djunkie
02-21-2006, 03:51 PM
Is that your Howard?
Yes sir it sure is. :rollside:

HOOTER SLED-
02-21-2006, 03:53 PM
Yes sir it sure is. :rollside:
Awww, I didn't remember yellow in the boat.

djunkie
02-21-2006, 03:58 PM
Awww, I didn't remember yellow in the boat.
Just the piping in the seats and a little in the gel.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3307Boat_in_driveway_001_Medium_.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3307Boat_in_driveway_002_Medium_.jpg