| [GMCnet] Non GMC : Vinyl cleaner required [message #329727] |
Tue, 06 March 2018 13:19  |
glwgmc
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Not infrequently this is a deterioration of the vinyl itself rather than anything on the vinyl. The surface looses the oils in the plastic and becomes sticky. Over time you may be able to rejuvenate it with a vinyl restoration product like those found at big box stores and auto paint stores. The auto store spray cleaners do little to correct the underlying root cause. If you can get the sticky ness to abate then the surface will begin to clear up. I would not use the harsh cleaners listed as they may do more harm than good.
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
in historic Kerby, OR
http://jerrywork.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2018 11:28:58 -0400
From: Kingsley Coach
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Subject: [GMCnet] Non GMC : Vinyl cleaner required
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Netters
I have a seat here with a rough vinyl surface that I cannot figure out how
to clean.
I went through the following steps and nothing seems to remove the unknown
staining that looks like a combination of mold/mildew and general dirt to
me.
1) Dish detergent and small brush...nope
2) Spray 9, an other wise excellent vinyl cleaner...nope
3) Comet with a toothbrush in a small area...nope
4) Resolve...generally an excellent carpet cleaner...nope
5) Javex/Clorex..on a small area...didn't make any difference
ANY suggestion would be appreciated
Tanks
Mike in NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC : Vinyl cleaner required [message #329818 is a reply to message #329792] |
Thu, 08 March 2018 09:18  |
Bullitthead
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My experience has been that the be-all and end-all of water-based cleaners is Super Clean. Available at Walmart, follow the instructions on the gallon container. Really thins the water down to get under and then flush out the dirt. You can stand one hand washing with it per day without damage and they will be REALLY clean. Notice how long it takes for the water to evaporate from your hands. Don't do it twice in less than 12 hours or you'll clean off the dead outer layer that protects the rest of the skin underneath  . Won't kill ya but makes it real tight for a few hours. Gloves recommended for any cleaning project lasting longer than 5 minutes. It will rinse very clean and is biodegradable and not aromatically repulsive to humans. Don't get the concentrate on dry paint or non-hardened skin (face, belly, bottom of arm). Wet paint is fine and will get really clean but will need to be waxed afterward as Super Clean will take off the dead outer layer and any wax. It will streak dry paint if it drips, so use a dollar-store sprayer to apply uniformly, just like other cleaners.
I always try Mr.Clean first to clean most things, my dad liked to clean the vinyl with Top Job in a quart of water and a small soft brush (because of the grain in the 1967 vinyl really latched onto the dirt). Super Clean was required to get an ink line from a ball point pen, but otherwise Mr.Clean has kept it clean without damaging the vinyl.
If Super Clean won't get it clean, you have witnessed the evolution of the plastic product due to the environment, and may be able restore it without it becoming sticky, but I haven't had the experience of the best product for that yet.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC : Vinyl cleaner required [message #329821 is a reply to message #329727] |
Thu, 08 March 2018 11:28 |
Ken Shaffer
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Location: Marion Iowa
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I use a product called Krud Kutter for ALOT of things. I wouldn't hesitate
to try it on our seats. Its available at Menards. I only use the one that
comes in a gallon container. Use it full concentrate. The smaller spray
bottles come with 10% cleaner and 90% water. Get the gallon jug. Works
great for carpet/upholstery cleaning, removes oxidation from paint,
de-grease engines..... Favorite multi-use cleaner.
heres a link:
https://www.menards.com/main/paint/solvents-cleaners-removers/paint-preparation-cleaners/krud-kutter-reg-tough-task-paint-remover-1-gal/p-144445307337 9-c-19343.htm?tid=-7511349784903367237&ipos=3
Ken Shaffer
On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 1:19 PM, Gerald Work wrote:
> Not infrequently this is a deterioration of the vinyl itself rather than
> anything on the vinyl. The surface looses the oils in the plastic and
> becomes sticky. Over time you may be able to rejuvenate it with a vinyl
> restoration product like those found at big box stores and auto paint
> stores. The auto store spray cleaners do little to correct the underlying
> root cause. If you can get the sticky ness to abate then the surface will
> begin to clear up. I would not use the harsh cleaners listed as they may
> do more harm than good.
>
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
> in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
> in historic Kerby, OR
> http://jerrywork.com
> =======
> Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2018 11:28:58 -0400
> From: Kingsley Coach
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Non GMC : Vinyl cleaner required
> Message-ID:
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> Netters
>
> I have a seat here with a rough vinyl surface that I cannot figure out how
> to clean.
> I went through the following steps and nothing seems to remove the unknown
> staining that looks like a combination of mold/mildew and general dirt to
> me.
> 1) Dish detergent and small brush...nope
> 2) Spray 9, an other wise excellent vinyl cleaner...nope
> 3) Comet with a toothbrush in a small area...nope
> 4) Resolve...generally an excellent carpet cleaner...nope
> 5) Javex/Clorex..on a small area...didn't make any difference
>
> ANY suggestion would be appreciated
>
> Tanks
>
> Mike in NS
> =========
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73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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