If necessary agitate the surface with a brush or terrycloth towel.
Acetone on boat vinyl.
I use it sparingly.
Recommend methyl ethyl ketone mek or acetone as a solvent cleaner.
Spray directly onto surface and allow 1 3 minutes for penetration.
So how do you remove vinyl decals and stickers from a boat.
Whether your boat is made from pvc or hypalon this cleaner will do the job.
I ve never had it turn the vinyl brown or brittle or eat it.
Thin consistency brushes on easily.
Reapply acetone to the rag and continue to wipe the glue away until it is completely removed.
I wipe it on vigorously on a small area at a time by applying a small amount on a cloth.
There are three popular ways to remove decals and stickers from a boat.
I use acetone when all else fails.
An eraser wheel heat gun and a scraper or use a hot water pressure washer.
Works by softening the coating on the boat and patch materials effectively creating a mixture of the two coatings for a great bond.
I completely rejuvenated the old moldy and grimy vinyl surfaces on my 84 montauk with acetone when i first purchased it.
For stubborn stains allow cleaner to penetrate for 5 minutes before agitating.
How to clean your vinyl boat seats with marine 31 mildew remover 1.
3m s marine vinyl cleaner is a wonderful inflatable boat cleaner.
Can be mixed with clifton hypalon accelerator.
While some lesser known brands of vinyl decking membranes may attempt to lure you into the false belief that the ability to withstand direct contact with acetone is an evaluating factor in.
Its fresh lemon scent makes it not only a good cleaner but a pleasant one as well.