scubaman
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So far I haven't found a stain that gentle rubbing with a magic sponge couldn't remove.
Magic sponge rules!
Magic sponge rules!
Cleaning Vinyl Seat Covers
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thefatlady
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To remove "grot in the grain", we use Flash gel and a steam cleaner. Comes up beautifully. Works on textured grp deck as well.
carlton
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I'll try that on my vinyl - but I thought GRP started to melt at temperatures higher than 60 degrees ? I assume you've no evidence of damage, otherwise you wouldn't do it......
thefatlady
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GRP is not a thermoplastic and won't melt. Imagine how hot dark gelcoat gets in Mediterranean sun - easily above 60C.
Yes, I've done it on many boats.
Go easy with the Flash - it only needs a little.
Yes, I've done it on many boats.
Go easy with the Flash - it only needs a little.
carlton
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In that case, I'll try that on my GRP too - thanks !
Wiggo
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Ditto. I bought a small steam cleaner some while ago just for the boat...
Argonautical
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The little faom sponges are awesome on vinyl seat covers trust me!
HOWEVER.............you better be prepared for a continual process of cleaning thereafter because those white covers get grubby again very quickly!! You'll be amazed how easy they are to use, and just how filthy its possible for a cushion to become.
Jas.
HOWEVER.............you better be prepared for a continual process of cleaning thereafter because those white covers get grubby again very quickly!! You'll be amazed how easy they are to use, and just how filthy its possible for a cushion to become.
Jas.
peterbird
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Try the little magic white sponges ,ive used them to great effect on our boat will remove most dirt and grime easily from seats,gelcoat etc also known as eradicator sponge on this site www.aglaze.com
tesco,aldi,lidl also do similar
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Would you happen to know what they are called in Lidl (we don't have tesco, not yet anyway!!)
Try the little magic white sponges ,ive used them to great effect on our boat will remove most dirt and grime easily from seats,gelcoat etc also known as eradicator sponge on this site www.aglaze.com
tesco,aldi,lidl also do similar
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Would you happen to know what they are called in Lidl (we don't have tesco, not yet anyway!!)
Wiggo
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They sell them in Focus as well, marketed by JML, and I'm sure I've seen them in Sainsburys
peterbird
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Are these sponges the same as "flash mark and stain eraser”
peterbird
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Has anyone got a name for these little white sponges that are in tesco's etc.
carlton
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We found some in the "Pound" shop - four in a box. Can't remember how much they were, though.............
These were called "Duzzit".
These were called "Duzzit".
rubberduck
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Would tesco's version of the eradicator sponge be sold as a microwave cleaner ?
SpiderDiver
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Woolworths do JML Magic Sponges too. Have been a revelation since I started using on the boat! Can't imagine life without them now!!
DavidJ
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acetone, but be careful !
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Acetone will melt the plastic and will take out the slight grain effect that you have so I will upgrade "be careful" to "be very careful"
The pads are great but if they don't work don't despair sunlight over a long period has an excellent bleaching effect so if you can find some sun just leave them out.
If all else fails then "Fibretrim" are the OEM source for Sealine and will make new ones for you.
acetone, but be careful !
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Acetone will melt the plastic and will take out the slight grain effect that you have so I will upgrade "be careful" to "be very careful"
The pads are great but if they don't work don't despair sunlight over a long period has an excellent bleaching effect so if you can find some sun just leave them out.
If all else fails then "Fibretrim" are the OEM source for Sealine and will make new ones for you.