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Old 18 April 2012, 00:09   #1
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best cleaner and protection for my boat

Hi new to the fourm and a new boat owner here. I was wondering if anyone could lead me into the right direction on which type of cleaner and or protective spary I shuould use on my achilles boat after being in the water. Its made out of hypalone material. I was told to try meguires which has a uv protection to it. Any advise is welcome. Thanks
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Old 18 April 2012, 07:26   #2
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I use Meguires as recommended by a bloke who makes and repairs RIBs, does't stay on long though before it needs re doing.
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Got some meguiars and just finished wiping the boat down looks great thanks the info
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Old 23 May 2012, 07:56   #4
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Exactly what Meguiar's products did you use?

Was it the Gel Wash?



MARINE PRODUCTS | Meguiar's
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Old 23 May 2012, 08:49   #5
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No, you want carnauba wax, not gel. It's in a tin.
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Old 23 May 2012, 11:07   #6
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Carnauba wax to clean? I don't think that would work too well. What do you use to clean? Interesting to read that some of you use Meguiar's because I work for Meguiar's Australia. Interested to hear how many of you use Meguiar's . Cheers.
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Old 23 May 2012, 17:09   #7
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Indeed, not to clean, but it protects the toobs from sun and makes them shine.

To clean M501 bostick cleaner/thinner
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I find Aerospace Protectant 303 works a treat.

I never thought of using the Megs stuff, Ive got pretty much everything they do for detailing cars.
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Wash down with fresh water after every trip and then an annual or biannual clean with RIB revive and a cover to keep the UV's off when I'm not using her is all I need to keep her tip top.
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Old 23 May 2012, 18:26   #10
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Wash down with fresh water after every trip and then an annual or biannual clean with RIB revive and a cover to keep the UV's off when I'm not using her is all I need to keep her tip top.
Same here, but instead of RIB revive for me it is a wipe down with a chamois
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I'm a recent convert to traffic film remover. Smells like exactly the same stuff, works just as well and a fraction of the price
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Old 24 May 2012, 02:29   #12
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RIB Revive... I can't seem to find where to buy that in Australia! Any Aussie's on here with a suggestion for a product I can get in Australia to CLEAN my SIB?

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Old 24 May 2012, 09:03   #13
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tubes:-For a true deep clean I got hold of some G101 it's amazing stuff I don't know what it does but I put abit on scrubbed and it was orange again and the washed with lots of water I found it better than using solvent to clean. I have tried rib revive and although it is amazing stuff G101 and TFR win hands down and is about half the cost.

After G101 I used the rib revive uv gel stuff which amazing it give a nice depth of colour which makes all the difference.

Come to thing of it It needs to be done again.
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Autoglym car shampoo, cold water, chamois, tube polish for the tubes(!), quick few squirts of autoglym sheen spray around the transom/motor...jobs a goodun and looks spangly for the next outing.....takes 15mins!!!!!!
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Old 29 May 2012, 16:43   #16
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Same here, but instead of RIB revive for me it is a wipe down with a chamois
I'm dissapointed Ian!! Surprised you didn't say a Busty Blonde.
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Regular Fresh water Rinse,T.F.R,when a good clean is needed (Well Diluted!) +3M's Rib Protector (as oftren as you like),and Armoural (Gloss Finish) for a quick once over, works for me!
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How much MEK will I need to prep my Zodiac for when I glue the floor & transom?
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Best Inflatable boat protectant

Here in South Florida in the Sub-Tropics we have very intense sun. The most popular product used by RIB owners, Yacht Captains with RIBS and commercial yards is a product know as 303 protectant. It was developed by NASA, and as hard as it is to believe, it will stop 100% of UV fading if used on a regular basis. I use it every two months, just wipes on with no effort at all. Here is a US link to information on 303. It is available in the UK.

303® Aerospace Protectant 1 Gallon

Of course the optimal way to protect you RIB is to keep it covered at all times when it is not being used. I also always immediately do a wash down on the boat and a good dry. Nothing is ruin a boat faster that salt water left on the boat.
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