Cleaning bolsters

[javenius]

I have a small amount of mildew stain on the top of some bolsters. Other than Magic Eraser and 303, are there any other cleaning processes anyone can recommend?

Thanks
Jim

 

[480ces]

I would avoid a Magic Eraser, they are abrasive and remove material to clean.

Many have success with Spray 9, others say try a diluted bleach soaked cloth (AVOID THE STITCHING).

 

[Lazy Daze]

Yes, skip the magic eraser. There's no "magic" there... it's essentially sandpaper.

Use a WHITE cloth, soaked/dampened with about a 10:1 water:bleach. Lay it on there for a few minutes, then rinse with water and treat with 303. As mentioned, avoid the stitching - which is where the rag comes in handy.

 

[KevinC]

Agreed - DO NOT use a Magic Eraser (works like sand paper removing part of the vinyl) or Bleach (harms plasticizers in vinyl and weakens threads since it can not be full rinsed).

+1 on Spray 9 with works well or Marine Strip from http://www.restorationtechnology.biz.

Unfortunately if the mildew is coming from the reverse side then this is only a temporary fix (see my pictures posted here http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/81589-Vinyl-upholstery-issue?p=921739#post921739)

-Kevin

 

[In Two Deep]

Agree regarding the Magic Eraser as well. Try this product. https://shurhold.com/marine/yacht-brite-chemicals/moldaway-12-oz-jar/

Works well and is much safer than bleach. Bleach and sun will lead to dry rot.

 

[CliffA]

if all else fails you can have the bolsters re-dyed.....I had the bottom of all my cockpit seats re-dyed....the seat below was covered with mold stains that would not come out......its been several months now and the seats still look great....and the price was very reasonable....

I used this company that are mobile and came to my marina.... http://www.wecanfixthat.com/

cliff

 

[jrurhh]

I had the same issue and decided to paint them. I used SEM Vinyl paint and the bolster came out great. SEM even comes in Sea Ray white. It's been a year and it still looks great.

 

[Strecker25]

I used a drill brush on low and starbrite vinyl cleaner. They look brand new.

https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Bath...F8&qid=1495551450&sr=8-3&keywords=drill+brush

 

[dvx216]

my dyslexia kicked in I thought is said cleaning lobsters

 

[JVM225]

I used a drill brush on low and starbrite vinyl cleaner. They look brand new.

https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Bath...F8&qid=1495551450&sr=8-3&keywords=drill+brush

Great idea, but the green brushes are described as medium stiffness. Reading through the info it looks like white brushes are soft and would be a safer choice but they don't offer the white ones.