FILTHY Vinyl Cleaner

[Michidan]

If you look up marine vinyl cleaner online you will read for hours. But boat guys have to deal with this stuff all the time. There are some very good boat vinyl protectants too.
For the really tough areas I have even used a little rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush. But be careful and rinse with water after. It you are tempted to try one of the "magic eraser" products you will find they work amazing well at removing the stain as well as any color and pretty much the vinyl itself. Extremely harsh.

[6hk71400]

All of this is great information (thanks Nancy). Just one question: not to hijack the tread but what about leather? I got a used Speedster interior that I would like to clean but scared to use anything that would destroy the leather. The car needs so many things that if I can use original I would like to do that.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ

[TWChamp]

Hi

Nothing better than GoJo Original Hand Cleaner, gentle enough for hands, strong enough to do vinyl cleaning job right.

Steve

I agree and use GoJo for my hands and apply it to grease stains in my clothing before it goes into the washing machine. It's great stuff.

[studegary]

There was a spray called "Tuff Stuff" that worked pretty good on some moldy door panels I had on my '61 Lark. Not sure if it is still available.

I have also used this stuff (not too sure on how many "f"s in their name) on many very dirty vinyl interiors with good results. I haven't purchased any in many years.

[Silverplate]

All of this is great information (thanks Nancy). Just one question: not to hijack the tread but what about leather? I got a used Speedster interior that I would like to clean but scared to use anything that would destroy the leather. The car needs so many things that if I can use original I would like to do that.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ

Hey Bob I have used the Murpy's on leather also, it's a good product. Have also used the Lexol Leather products, one for a cleaner and the other is a treatment preservative after cleaning.

[Skip Lackie]

I have also used this stuff (not too sure on how many "f"s in their name) on many very dirty vinyl interiors with good results. I haven't purchased any in many years.

It's still around. I like it for carpets, too.

[Mark Klinger]

Bob
I just used saddle soap applied with a soft cloth along with a soft bristle brush on the Golden Hawk. A putty knife with a washcloth worked great on cleaning the pleats out without doing any damage.
Worked wonders, it hadn't been done in years. Don't use much lather though especially if the leather is cracked, you don't want the foam getting wet. Leaves it feeling very soft and supple.

All of this is great information (thanks Nancy). Just one question: not to hijack the tread but what about leather? I got a used Speedster interior that I would like to clean but scared to use anything that would destroy the leather. The car needs so many things that if I can use original I would like to do that.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ

[6hk71400]

Bob
I just used saddle soap applied with a soft cloth along with a soft bristle brush on the Golden Hawk. A putty knife with a washcloth worked great on cleaning the pleats out without doing any damage.
Worked wonders, it hadn't been done in years. Don't use much lather though especially if the leather is cracked, you don't want the foam getting wet. Leaves it feeling very soft and supple.

Thanks Mark and Mike,

I guess the key point is not to get in a hurry or too aggressive.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ