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Hi All,

I took some friends out on the boat on Saturday, one of the girls had a dark pair of jeans on. They've left a stain on my white vinyl seats. I've scrubbed and scrubbed using a number of products including EVM, CIF and stain remover but the stain won't shift.

Any ideas please???

Thank you
 
I would def try some stuff called Vistal, it comes in a tub with a sponge applicator, dampen the sponge rub it into the Vistal in the tub, squeeze the sponge a bit so it all foams up and rub away on the stain. It works really well on all our vinyl seating, , not always removing everything but some are very ingrained long standing marks from before we got the boat. I would be confident it would remove the mark left by denim, maybe a couple of goes but using light pressure on the sponge.

Have a read about the stuff, It's proving to be a real find for me, first bought it at SBS about 3 years ago and wouldn't be without it now. I use all over the boat, it's also great for removing the dark streaks you get down the hull from the rubbing strake etc.

http://www.vistalcleaningproducts.co.uk/

Andy
 
Andrew M said:
I would def try some stuff called Vistal, it comes in a tub with a sponge applicator, dampen the sponge rub it into the Vistal in the tub, squeeze the sponge a bit so it all foams up and rub away on the stain. It works really well on all our vinyl seating, , not always removing everything but some are very ingrained long standing marks from before we got the boat. I would be confident it would remove the mark left by denim, maybe a couple of goes but using light pressure on the sponge.

Have a read about the stuff, It's proving to be a real find for me, first bought it at SBS about 3 years ago and wouldn't be without it now. I use all over the boat, it's also great for removing the dark streaks you get down the hull from the rubbing strake etc.

http://www.vistalcleaningproducts.co.uk/

Andy
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Probably much the same, you can buy a magic sponges from Lidls for about a pound, will last ages and should do the job.
 
Switch said:
Hi All,

I took some friends out on the boat on Saturday, one of the girls had a dark pair of jeans on. They've left a stain on my white vinyl seats. I've scrubbed and scrubbed using a number of products including EVM, CIF and stain remover but the stain won't shift.

Any ideas please???

Thank you
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...ask her to take her jeans off next time... :D
 
The magic sponge worked wonders for me when I had a similar incident.

I will say though, the cheaper 'knock off' ones are rubbish. So, if it doesn't work, try a different brand.


PS. Good call on the 'take them off next time' mentioned above :D
 
1:1 mix of Fairy liquid / white distilled vinegar. Don't use abrasives on the vinyl. You'll regret it next year.

Edit
having just taken a read of our owner manual for white leather settees they say for indigo / blue jean dye the above plus
white school eraser
leather cleaner
rubbing alcohol
as alternatives.
 
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Any boat (or home) owner with light coloured upholstery should be on the lookout for trendy youngsters wearing "raw denim" jeans. It was no accident that it stained your vinyl, it's designed to do exactly that so that the material slowly fades in the contact areas. It's all the rage wiv the yoof.

I look out for anyone wearing raw denim jeans and make them sit on a towel, taking care to embarrass them in front of their friends and/or family.

In fairness to the girl, she may not have realised.
 
I had a similar request on here a few weeks ago and was recommended to use ammonia solution. I bought some online through eBay.

It's pretty horrible stuff to handle and must not contact any stitching as it rots it. However it did remove the bulk of the staining.
 
Hi
I have literally just had the same problem, except perhaps worse !
To protect my rear sun pad from uv, I stupidly placed a micro fibre navy towel over the sun pad....you can imagine my sickly reaction a week later when I discover the dye had ran into the rather unique special edition upholstery ! After trying many, many solutions, cleaners and old wives remedies, none made any real difference. This included magic erasers, dish washer liquid with white vinegar and all the rest.
Eventually, after speaking with an old sea dog, he suggested thinners (as used in the automotive coachworks trade). I winced at the thought of it....
As instructed, the other night I applied a small bit of thinners on a white cloth to a small part of the affected area, until I could feel the vinyl going slightly sticky (literally it was burning the surface), then quickly wiped it off with a surface cleaning wipe. It immediately made a difference. The stain was still slightly noticeable on this part of the vinyl, but only just. Earlier today, I left the hood off the boat to expose to the rare Scottish sunlight all day. When I returned to put the hood back on tonight, the stain is all but gone. Couldn't believe it.
I'd be careful doing this and I'd say it depends on the durability and quality of your vinyl. 100% I'm going to repeat the process with the rest of it.
Incidentally, and relevant to your situation, I also had lesser stains from denims, but caught it quickly with "wonder wipes" and industrial tub of wipes found in trade shops (red tub). This removed the denim stains. Worth a try first. Good luck !
 
Andrew M said:
I would def try some stuff called Vistal,.......

Have a read about the stuff, It's proving to be a real find for me, first bought it at SBS about 3 years ago and wouldn't be without it now. I use all over the boat, it's also great for removing the dark streaks you get down the hull from the rubbing strake etc.

http://www.vistalcleaningproducts.co.uk/

Andy
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Used to be called "Universal Stone". Been around for years. There are Utube vids; cleaning boats, caravans etc.
It may not work for OP's issue:. (but every boat should have a tub anyway)
As it contains lots of cleaning agents rather than abrasives it will not remove staining that has driven deep into porous gelcoat, but genuinely cleans without removing material from the surface

For topsides (that dimpled fibreglass) try this - it's excellent
http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=254503500
 
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Save your money. Cillid Bang Black Mould remover (Almost Free at telco's) removes the stuff you have an issue with. :encouragement:

Pay me nothing, just PM me some thanks ;-)
 
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