What to use to clean dinghy?

[eqquus1]

I have a 10 year old Alliance RIB that is in terrific shape. I am trying to clean with conventional hypalon cleaners with no result. Is there anything stronger that I can use that won't affect the integrity of the material??

 

[Nehalennia]

I just bought an inflatable myself. I have used Seapower cleaner wax on the boat for years, so I may try this product for the dink.
http://www.seapowerproducts.com/index.php?pageId=426

Inflatable Boat Cleaner and Preserver

Cleans, softens and preserves all rubber and vinyl surfaces. Removes surface oxidation, tar, oil and greasy dirt.


To Use:

Shake well before using. Wash or hose off surface to remove any loose dirt or gritty materials. Apply SeaPower Inflatable Boat Cleaner with a dry, small piece of cloth or Turkish towel. Rub briskly in even overlapping circular motions. Allow to dry, then buff with a clean cloth. Turn wiping cloth often to assure a brilliant luster. For tough stains, use a still brush. For faded or oxidized rubber molding, use a fine (white) Scothbrite pad.

 

[techmitch]

Todd, please let us know how this product works for you as i have quite a cleaning job ahead of me with the dink this year.

 

[Asureyez]

I have a 10 year old Alliance RIB that is in terrific shape. I am trying to clean with conventional hypalon cleaners with no result. Is there anything stronger that I can use that won't affect the integrity of the material??

What you can use safely depends upon the type of fabric coating and the nature of the dirt.

Simple Green
Purple Power
Oxy Clean
Soft Scrub
Spray Nine
Stubbon stuff? Try Powdered Bartenders Friend, wet fabric, place powder on sponge, and then scrub in and rinse quickly.

On my Avon Rib I've had success with the vinyl coated fabric, white, with Oxy Clean (peroxide) in hot water and and scrubbed with a white 3M scrub pad. If that doesn't get it, I'd try Soft Scrub with bleach and same scrubber.

 

[Nehalennia]

Mine hasn't even been wet yet and is currently stored inside. It'll be awhile before she gets dirty, but yes, I'll let you know.

 

[Bel_Mar_Pointe]

I've had good luck with Amazon's Inflatable Cleaner on a PVC dink, but it works on all types.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C10918%7C309314%7C311481&id=96784

Follow it up with 303 UV protector and I'm good to go.

 

[wakeup 19]

magic eraser, works for me

 

[Jack380AC]

My Dink repair shop told me the only stuff safe to use (when really really hard to clean) is "Tolvene." Unfortunately, I have not found any store that carries it so I can't comment on effectiveness.

 

[doozie]

Someone on here suggested Aurora products, I tried it on a moderatly deisel stained dink last year and it worked pretty good, auroramarine.com. Bob

 

[Go Aweigh2452]

Probably not the best solution but when I was gluing on the new registration numbers, the directions said to clean the area to be glued with Acetone. I did and all the old black and yellow tar came off so I used it on other hard stained areas... I use the same on my fenders and they come out nice and clean... Of course, wear gloves as that stuff will be absorbed by your pores and I am sure it can't be too good for you...

 

[Presentation]

lipstick remover

 

[eqquus1]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll let you know what I use and how it comes out.