RIB cleaning

[kid's inheritance]

I have tried the Star Brite (why do American's have to go to the lowest common denominator with English?) inflatable boat and fender cleaner to no/very limited effect.Anyone know a more effective product or method (I used a wimpy pressure washer also)?
Thanks in advance

 

[Kilter]

Flash liquid works well and is much cheaper too!

 

[DAKA]

Fairy power spray

http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/product.asp?id=5612

Spray it on, sponge over, leave 20 minutes, rinse with a hose, leaves it shiny squeaky clean.

PS
Not needed it since I moved away from AQAD41's

 

[Mr Googler]

Polymarine Tube Cleaner is first class.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POLYMARINE-IN...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item2eb04d60d3

I did a 28ft rib with 15 year old orange tubes (you can imagine!!!) and brought it up very well. You do need a conditioner afterwards but they also do that and the results are excellent.

No connection by the way!!!!

 

[mainshiptom]

I use bleach with water, have gloves on and wash quickly off, works a treat and does not damage the rubber.

Tom

 

[crazy4557]

The best I have found is the white magic sponges (search on ebay) and TFR which is Traffic film remover. Works the best and will clean up almost any filthy rib. Sponges are fantastic for removing marks and dirt off your boat.

 

[ocgrant]

I was in the same position as you when I came across this product from my local dingy shop. This stuff made my 1995 Caribe look like new in one cleaning. I use it full strength on the first cleaning and it take the years of gunk off in one pass. I turned on all my friends in the marina to this cleaner and now we are all usinig it on almost everything.

http://www.4uproducts.com/

 

[timgriffin]

Virosol Orange based cleaner kind to the fishes as organic very good but need a conditioner after . www.glovesnstuff.com
Tim

 

[mad_boater]

The best I have found is the white magic sponges (search on ebay) and TFR which is Traffic film remover. Works the best and will clean up almost any filthy rib. Sponges are fantastic for removing marks and dirt off your boat.

Aldi was selling the magic sponges a few weeks ago £1.49 for 6.Needless to say I bought 6 boxes.I used them for cleaning the white pvc upholstery both in the cockpit and on the flybridge.Fantastic they look like new.They also work on hard to clean marks on the hull.

 

[Monique]

The best I have found is the white magic sponges (search on ebay) and TFR which is Traffic film remover. Works the best and will clean up almost any filthy rib. Sponges are fantastic for removing marks and dirt off your boat.

Bingo... give the man a cigar!!

 

[Nick_H]

Agreed, for Neoprene, the magic sponges with a strong degreaser (fairy power spray, traffic film remover etc., they're basically the same), but it's important then to treat with a preserver/conditioner, otherwise it will get dirty again very quickly. PVC boats don't seem to like strong degreasers, they go sticky, so better to use something milder.

 

[kid's inheritance]

Thanks all, now to find a boy scout and wait for bob-a-job week!
Regards
Rob

 

[mjf]

I was recommended Ribshine last year and its great stuff.

Mine came back like new and its easy to use

 

[KevB]

Pro Marine Ribshine Works very well along with Magic Erasor Sponges Does a great job on your cockpit seating as well

 

[Tremlett 15]

another vote for ProMarine Rib Shine.

 

[kid's inheritance]

The magic sponges and TFR are ,in the words of the teenager I bribed to do the job after my feeble attempts failed, "awesome"
I think that means good
Thanks again