Stop the Presses. I Found the best cleaner ever for vinyl and hard surfaces.

Lostisle- glad it worked for you. I am the same way that you are as far as maintains and cleaning.

I have also tried it on a couple of carpet stains and it took them right out as well. This was after Chem dry told me that they were there for good.

I am glad it worked as well for you as it did for me.
 
Ok I'll try it, Always looking to make the seats look better
14.95 and free shipping on ebay
 
I got some from Amazon and can't wait to try it on the vinyl in the cockpit when the shrinkwrap comes off.
 
I purchased to jars and tried it out on the boat over the weekend. My wife loved how it cleaned hard water spots in our shower at home and I used it on the windshield of the boat which looks better than ever now. I tried a test spot in the boat shower, now I have to do the entire thing! Worked on the stainless rail in the shower too. No more hard water stains.
 
lostisle said:
Mildew - Check, works great. I have the slope back canvas cockpit cover and during the rainy season I get mildew all over the back seat where the canvas meets the transom. I've been able to get 90% of the old mildew stains removed previously but could never get that last bit off. EB cleaned it right up and other areas that i've never had come clean since I purchased the boat two years ago.

Bottom line - buy some and try it for yourself. Guaranteed it's worth the 15 bucks...I'm very pleased.

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I have this same problem on the top of the aft seatback. I had planned just to have the vinyl on that section of the backrest replaced, but I might as well try this stuff. I ordered it yesterday and it just came to the front door already. I'll try to take good before and after pictures.
 
I bought a pair of used Pompanette helm seats for the boat but they needed a bit of restoration. I stripped and repainted the seat bases and backs. The cushions need some attention and I thought this would be a good test for Earth Brite. So I followed all the instructions and after using there were still some black "scuff" marks in the vinyl. So I grabbed a Magic Eraser and it removed the marks. So I have to say the Earth Brite did not work as well as I hoped but the combination was fantastic. I am going to try EB on some other items around the house and the boat.
 
Just used it on the seats; Cleaned some stubborn spots very well and the result overall was the seats were left much brighter and cleaner than with any other product I have used. That said, the only draw back(s) I observed was the white residue everywhere & having to follow up with a vinyl protector (I would assume the abrasiveness of the cleaner removed any UV protector). After scrubbing with Earth Brite, I applied Mother's marine vinyl care to the seats and thats when I was like "whoa, this **** works". I bought two jars of Earth Brite and when they are gone, I will buy it again.
 
lostisle said:
I ordered it off Amazon a couple weeks ago after seeing Steve's first post. I was skeptical but also sick of spending fifty bucks on magic erasers and for fifteen bucks it's worth a shot.

Finally had a chance to give it a go on a few areas yesterday while doing some other work on the boat. It works great!

It is mildly abrasive but its very mild. The best part is the compound is capable if getting into the vinyl texture and grooves much more efficiently then a magic eraser and takes a tenth of the elbow grease to work.

Mildew - Check, works great. I have the slope back canvas cockpit cover and during the rainy season I get mildew all over the back seat where the canvas meets the transom. I've been able to get 90% of the old mildew stains removed previously but could never get that last bit off. EB cleaned it right up and other areas that i've never had come clean since I purchased the boat two years ago.

I take great care in the things I own and maintaining them like new is very important to me. Once I'm able to restore an area neglected by the PO I'm able to keep it in that condition indefinitely with proper maintenance and protection. Unfortunately the vinyl in my boat had always been difficult to bring back to my satisfaction. I was contemplating getting the entire cockpit upholstery redone this season for this reason but after discovering this product I've changed my mind. All that needs to be done is a through cleaning with EB and then a protectant coating with the gel Hump mentioned and 303 so the mild abrasiveness is far less of a concern for me. Once it's clean just keep it that way is my motto!:)

Bottom line - buy some and try it for yourself. Guaranteed it's worth the 15 bucks...I'm very pleased.

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Scott, try putting a large tub of Damp Rid in the cockpit when you have the canvas up, especially in wet months. It will grab a lot of moisture out of the air. We also use the smaller ones that hang on the clothes rod in closets. What a difference those have made! QM2 started using those and Jeanie is super thrilled at how fresh the boat smells now.
 
Well it looks like I made believers out of just about everyone. Do I get some kind of prize or award for finding this stuff? Ok I will settle for a pat on the back and poke in the eye with a sharp stick.


Steve
 
Steve500dancer said:
Well it looks like I made believers out of just about everyone. Do I get some kind of prize or award for finding this stuff? Ok I will settle for a pat on the back and poke in the eye with a sharp stick.


Steve
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I'll have to let you know, you convinced me into ordering 2 cans last night. I'll try it out next weekend
 
Ok, I'll also drink the Koolaid. Just ordered a couple of jars on Amazon. Really curious how it works on my Waverunner seat.
 
HUMPH said:
Scott, try putting a large tub of Damp Rid in the cockpit when you have the canvas up, especially in wet months. It will grab a lot of moisture out of the air. We also use the smaller ones that hang on the clothes rod in closets. What a difference those have made! QM2 started using those and Jeanie is super thrilled at how fresh the boat smells now.
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Thanks for the tip Ken! I already keep two below, one in the storage area under the stairs and one in the linen compartment under the forward berth. They work great.

I also bought some Earth Brite for my dad to use on his boat after telling him how great it worked I know he wants some.

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Bugger, not showing up on google search for Australia.

Going to cost me more in postage than the product!


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Steve500dancer said:
Well it looks like I made believers out of just about everyone. Do I get some kind of prize or award for finding this stuff? Ok I will settle for a pat on the back and poke in the eye with a sharp stick.


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I'll pass on the poke and go for the pat...I ordered two cans. It will be two weeks before I can report back. My vinyl is already pretty sweet but ya never know!

Hey, the pull out couch in the salon....the part of the cushion that was rarely exposed is really rusty. I wonder how this stuff will work on that.
 
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