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Repairs and Maintenance => Boat Maintenance - American Skier => Topic started by: Ozzgood on February 05, 2010, 08:41:37 PM

Title: Cleaning seats and motor box
Post by: Ozzgood on February 05, 2010, 08:41:37 PM

My boat isn't that old but in the last few months ( just bought a house so my time has been divided  ) i have noticed the white seats and motor box have a little mold on them and its hard to get off.What is the best way to clean them without harming ..

Title: Re: Cleaning seats and motor box
Post by: keehr22 on February 05, 2010, 10:37:56 PM

Had this same problem, actually it was happening wherever my boat cover touched the seats and engine cover.  I have a couple cleaners that work well, Gel Coat Labs Mildew Magic and Marykate Mildew Stain Remover, if you google either I'm sure you can find one online. Tried the baking soda then vinegar, and diluted bleach, didn't work well. The back seat took awhile, about 5 separate cleanings a couple days apart each time, I think the mold had gotten into the foam under the vinyl. Biggest thing is letting the cleaners soak in for a minute before wiping off. And before you get tennis elbow scrubbing, just dry it off and wait a day or two for the mold to die out then spray again.
Hope that helps!

Title: Re: Cleaning seats and motor box
Post by: Ozzgood on February 06, 2010, 07:30:46 AM

Thanks .. I think you're right about the cover because thats where it is the worst .. I will check these things out.. :)

Title: Re: Cleaning seats and motor box
Post by: Messer on February 09, 2010, 05:34:49 PM

Magic eraser works wonders with Joy..

Title: Re: Cleaning seats and motor box
Post by: Ozzgood on August 04, 2010, 09:25:12 AM

After many product failures ( even the magic erasure which worked on some of the stuff) I found something that works.. Its called Marine Spray Nine. I FOUND IT WALMART..It took almost all the mold off .. Some of it just won't budge.. ::)