Cleaning Guide Poles |
Post Reply ![]() |
Author | |
The Lake ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: May-13-2005 Location: Lk Winnebago MO Status: Offline Points: 1157 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posted: April-25-2006 at 5:01pm |
I've got (what used to be) white pvc flexible coverings on my trailer guides. They could not be dirtier/uglier. I've tried magic eraser, several household products that promise to clean the most horrendous of moldy, scummy surfaces, and bleach. They resist it all. Any suggestions?
|
|
![]() |
|
Kevin's '79 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: March-05-2004 Location: Florence, AL Status: Offline Points: 178 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have always used SOS pads to clean mine. It will make them white again. Yhey will not be a shiny as new pvc but they will look clean.
|
|
![]() |
|
Tim D ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2637 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
After the sos pads, wet sand them with 500 and then 1000 and they will shine.
|
|
Tim D
|
|
![]() |
|
Munday ![]() Gold Member ![]() Joined: August-17-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 538 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Try pvc pipe cleaner,the product you use before gluing.It will also remome any gloss also,my wife tends to rub the port side and leave rub rail black marks so I know this works.
good luck Munday |
|
![]() |
|
The Lake ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: May-13-2005 Location: Lk Winnebago MO Status: Offline Points: 1157 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the info--more work to do on the boat, gotta love it!
|
|
![]() |
|
David F ![]() Platinum Member ![]() Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Maybe try Acetone or lacquer thinner. Apply "303" protectant afterward. Please do a test spot first!
|
|
![]() |
|
2_Nautiques ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: March-22-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 251 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have not tried it on my guide posts, but West Marine sells a black streak remover for fiberglass hulls. I used some on my old Sea Ray and it really takes off the black streaks (and all the wax). Also worked great on stains on the interior.
|
|
![]() |
|
bkhallpass ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: March-29-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4723 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Acetone would be my choice. BKH
|
|
Livin' the Dream
|
|
![]() |
|
82tique ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: June-04-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 339 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
take them off, clean 'em, and spray paint them
|
|
Life is Good.
|
|
![]() |
Post Reply ![]() |
|
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions ![]() You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |