RIB Cleaner?

[TugScout]

Hi Gang,
What’s the wisdom in our group on the best cleaner to get exhaust stains off the inflatable RIB tubes? I noticed yesterday mine is due for a good cleaning.

Cheers,
Mark


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[Bruce Moore]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or similar generic.

 

[Red Raven]

I also use a magic eraser but instead of using it with just water I spray it with the cleaner in this duo:

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west...MIpevOkfOC5AIVk8BkCh0nPgR2EAQYAiABEgIpN_D_BwE

Simple Green also works but I think the West Marine product works a bit better.

Work the cleaner in first to loosen the stain a bit and do the heavy work with the magic erasure. It also helps to wipe off any residue immediately with a clean rag. Do one small section at a time. When finished apply the West Marine protectant which helps reduce the work the next time (a little bit at least!).

Curt

 

[BradOwens]

We have had good results using Barkeepers Friend.

 

[rackline]

Try gojo hand cleaner. It's a cream that you can leave in place to work away at the grime and it worked well cleaning our second hand achilles.

 

[Brian B]

I recently tried a white wall tire cleaner (Westley Bleach White) with a scrub pad, worked great.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

I’ve used most of what has been mentioned and they all work up to a certain point of dirtiness. If your dinghy has exhaust stain like mine had I recently had s great experience with Marykate’s Inflatable Boat Cleaner, made by CRC Industries. I think it did a better job for my dinghy’s condition, with less work. It looked new again.

Jim F

 

[1Harrison]

I agree with rackline. GOJO citrus hand cleaner available at most auto parts stores. Rub it on, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and rub it off and dingy is like new. It also work great on brass. Put your porthole rings in a bowl and let them soak for a few hours and with light rubbing the brass shines like new. Also, works great removing asbestos dusk from car wheels. It is like WD40, so many uses.

 

[TugScout]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Mark