Best way to clean Hypalon tubes

Rokraider · 24 June 2014, 08:49

I have finally finished my Pacific 22 rebuild and it just needs a good clean on the tubes, that are grubby and have oily hand marke etc on them. Any suggestions for the best stuff to use? I see Fairy Power cleaner has been suggested, any other thoughts? Here is a pic of it.

lakelandterrier · 24 June 2014, 21:44

I've just done mine - Fairy Power spray and non-stick scourer.
Then restored with Ribshop Hypatech stuff - great result.

leehebs · 24 June 2014, 22:14

I have just used Gunk traffic film remover, come up a treat, now looking what to polish them with.

Rokraider · 24 June 2014, 23:29

Thanks for the tips. I also spoke to Henshaws who made the tubes and they reckon that Acetone is ok to use to get greasy marks off. I am surprised, Acetone can be quite destructive on a lot of materials. Has anyone used Acetone on Hypalon?

Razorbill · 25 June 2014, 01:12

I'd welcome a better view of your mooring post? I have to make a new one.

matt h · 25 June 2014, 07:59

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Originally Posted by Rokraider

Thanks for the tips. I also spoke to Henshaws who made the tubes and they reckon that Acetone is ok to use to get greasy marks off. I am surprised, Acetone can be quite destructive on a lot of materials. Has anyone used Acetone on Hypalon?

I use acetone and if the experts use it then you have your answer. As also suggested, Fairy power spray works very well with scourer.

Rokraider · 25 June 2014, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Razorbill

I'd welcome a better view of your mooring post? I have to make a new one.

It is all made in Stainless. When I replaced the decks, I added extra re enforcing in the bow area and it is bolted through 1 1/2" marine ply and also a mahogany frame work that ties in with the main hull structure. I have added a tie bar front and back. I will use the front bar for mooring lines and anchor. It was a bit much when polished up in the bow and looked a bit tarty, so have painted the lower section to help it blend in.

Boatnomad · 25 June 2014, 15:38

Acetone works fine,only not in the Sun as it evaporates too fast.
Then use a Conditioner like 3M-Hypalon Conditioner UV Protector.

Rokraider · 25 June 2014, 17:00

Thanks for the useful advice. I will be out with the acetone later on this evening (once it has cooled down) and the Fairy power spray.

craig_c · 25 June 2014, 19:36

Cif lemon power foam has done me a few times

Tim&Linda · 25 June 2014, 19:40

or just get the better half to do it , I find that's the easiest

Rokraider · 25 June 2014, 20:06

Got shot of better half, now free to have as many toys as I want, but have to do all the menial tasks as well!

lakelandterrier · 25 June 2014, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Tim&Linda

or just get the better half to do it , I find that's the easiest

Which is the better half????

Razorbill · 26 June 2014, 10:06

Thanks for the picture of the post, don't be ashamed of your stainless!
Boat looks totally awesome!

Rokraider · 26 June 2014, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Razorbill

Thanks for the picture of the post, don't be ashamed of your stainless!
Boat looks totally awesome!

Thanks for your kind praise. It has had a total rebuild from bare hull up. Engine, Jetdrive, decks, electrics and a lot of custom fabrication to make it suitable for its role as a safety / support boat. It goes back on the water for a shakedown tomorrow and will be supporting the Moths at their World Championships in July at Hayling Island.