Looking after a new boat

allegria · 24 February 2006, 07:34

Having bought my first rib in Febuary this year, due to be collected in May i have already started to think about the new season. With a new rib, i have previously found that using certain cleaning products on the new tubes has resulted in a patchy finish. Can anyone recommend a good but not too strong cleaning product that isn't likely to cause this finish. Also is there a good cleaning product for the fiberglass hull, it will be in the solent for a month before going to the med. Could anyone recommend any bits of kit/equipment that a new ribber might have overlooked.

Thanks.

Ribshop · 24 February 2006, 08:55

Definitely “Rib Revive” from Pristine Cleaning Solutions. I have tried all the rest and this is defiantly the best. They do a protector too.

Rib revive £11.73 for 1lt
Protector £11.74

Richard B · 25 February 2006, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Ribshop

Pristine Cleaning Solutions....They do a protector too.

Do you always talk about yourself in the third person?

pop · 25 February 2006, 21:43

if its patchy then clean it all over mate lol

DepSol · 25 February 2006, 22:31

The very best cleaning product for tubes which is also the the safest and most environment freindly, is 3M Citrus spray used with Scotch anti-abrasive pads and then wipe the excess dirt away with a j-cloth.

When you have finished wipe the tubes with 3M Vinyl Gel Conditioner to protect them from UV and keeps the tubes moisturised and supple.

Repeat the process regularly for maximum effect. A guy who bought one of these kits had his RIB for sale for 8 months with not one offer. After cleaning it he had it sold for the asking price within 3 weeks.

I sell hundreds of these each year and bundle them together as a kit, and thats just on Guernsey. You can use it on your seats too.

Dom

Charles · 25 February 2006, 22:37

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Originally Posted by DepSol

I sell hundreds of these each year and bundle them together as a kit, and thats just on Guernsey. You can use it on your seats too.

Dom

Send me some Dom

Poly · 25 February 2006, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Do you always talk about yourself in the third person?

Richard - surely your not suggesting that there are people on here promoting there own goods and services without having the decency to pay the £100 trade memebership fee that keeps the site going?

Rogue Wave · 26 February 2006, 04:58

TFR2i (traffic film remover, about a pound a litre) does a pretty good job and it's rather cheap. On a new rib you'll get fine results just using fairy liquid ( My wife uses it in the kitchen , but I don't know what for!)

Have you got a cover for your new rib, that really helps keep it looking right. 3m fibreglass cleaner takes a lot of beating on the hull.

Regarding the other equipment you might want , why don't you publish a list of what you have thought of and we can see if you really need anything else.

What colur is your hull, toobs and trailer rollers

Dino · 26 February 2006, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

TFR2i (traffic film remover, about a pound a litre) does a pretty good job and it's rather cheap. On a new rib you'll get fine results just using fairy liquid ( My wife uses it in the kitchen , but I don't know what for!)

Have you got a cover for your new rib, that really helps keep it looking right. 3m fibreglass cleaner takes a lot of beating on the hull.

Regarding the other equipment you might want , why don't you publish a list of what you have thought of and we can see if you really need anything else.

What colur is your hull, toobs and trailer rollers

Do get the dilution right else you won't have any colour left on your tubes with tfr

Tim M · 26 February 2006, 12:33

Starbright inflatable boat and fender cleaner takes a lot of beating:

Rogue Wave · 26 February 2006, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Dino

Do get the dilution right else you won't have any colour left on your tubes with tfr

That's nonsense

allegria · 27 February 2006, 08:38

Thanks for all the info/recommendations so far, to be perfectly honest i'll probaly the lot and see which works best. Just wanted to narrow it down. Btw the rib had white/blue tubes and a white hull.

Ribshop · 27 February 2006, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Do you always talk about yourself in the third person?

The company I work for are only stockists of Rib Revive. We stock it because after trying all the other products available we find Rib Revive to be the best by a long shot.
However the Steph who runs Pristine is my Fiancée.

I recommend any trade customers go straight to her then they will get the products for the same price we do! She tells me she has some sample bottles at the mo so any trade customers that haven’t yet tried Rib Revive give her a call and she will send you some. her number is 01489 556809. or email, steph@pristinemarine.co.uk.

Dino · 27 February 2006, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

That's nonsense

Stu
You must use a much diluted form of tfr to me,the stuff I use has to be used with great caution as it will strip colour from toobs

However,if you are questioning my integrity as to the validity of my statement come and try some for yourself

Scary Des · 27 February 2006, 09:54

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Originally Posted by Ribshop

The company I work for are only stockists of Rib Revive. We stock it because after trying all the other products available we find Rib Revive to be the best by a long shot.
However the Steph who runs Pristine is my Fiancée.

I recommend any trade customers go straight to her then they will get the products for the same price we do! She tells me she has some sample bottles at the mo so any trade customers that haven’t yet tried Rib Revive give her a call and she will send you some. her number is 01489 556809. or email, steph@pristinemarine.co.uk.

The way this reads it sounds like ribshop and pristine marine are separate companies, is this what you are saying

Or is this an attempt at some really cleaver marketing ploy

Des

Ribshop · 27 February 2006, 10:03

They are two completely separate companies, Steph does her thing I do mine. I think I drew the short straw though, I'm the one that always gets covered in oil.

Scary Des · 27 February 2006, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Ribshop

They are two completely separate companies, Steph does her thing I do mine. I think I drew the short straw though, I'm the one that always gets covered in oil.

If that's the case why do you have the same email address

John Kennett · 27 February 2006, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Ribshop

They are two completely separate companies, Steph does her thing I do mine.

Does that mean I can look forward to both companies signing up as trade members?

John

allegria · 27 February 2006, 21:13

In terms of equipment, i have yet to buy it all yet so can't really publish a list. But for example can you get a portable inflator to inflate the water toys ( doghnuts etc..) on the water?.

Thanks.

Cookee · 28 February 2006, 09:10

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Originally Posted by allegria

In terms of equipment, i have yet to buy it all yet so can't really publish a list. But for example can you get a portable inflator to inflate the water toys ( doghnuts etc..) on the water?.

Thanks.

Yes - they're not cheap, but most good chandlers sell them - or look for high speed inflator on the web ............