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14 March 2012, 23:30
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Mildew marks on yellow tubes?
I have spotty marks like mildew on the cones of my yellow rib where they poke out from the covers. Can't shift them. Any ideas?
Thanks, Bruce
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15 March 2012, 08:46
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Bad news is you can't. I've tried Everything
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15 March 2012, 08:54
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i use CIF  works a treat on white tubes, but don't be too rough, bit at a time works wonders 
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15 March 2012, 13:50
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Originally Posted by Chris Caton
i use CIF works a treat on white tubes, but don't be too rough, bit at a time works wonders |
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15 March 2012, 13:58
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Autoglym motor cycle cleaner or engine cleaner does work also.
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15 March 2012, 18:45
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i use a rough pad to rub the CIF in with, try rubbing it in and leave it for a bit to soak in, then rinse off with water. i find that using a spray on polish helps to keep the muck and mildew off for longer
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15 March 2012, 20:50
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I had a yellow RIB for a bit,try some T-Cut and a Scotch Pad.Just go Easy 
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15 March 2012, 21:28
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Got little black spots on my yellow tubes.
had it when I bought the boat in 2005 at 6 years old and never been able to get rid of it.
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15 March 2012, 23:44
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I use Polymarine inflatable boat cleaner, t takes everything off my tubes. Spray on, wait 1 minute then wash off with water. For stubborn marks rub with soft brush after 30sec then wash off. Expensive but works a treat.
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16 March 2012, 08:26
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thank you all so much. Will report back on which works....
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16 March 2012, 10:50
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Bet I'm right. Sorry
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16 March 2012, 19:06
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I'm with Biff on this one, this is what we do 6 days a week and nothing will completely get rid of them. We do a mould removal kit that helps improve matters but even that won't get rid.
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05 June 2012, 21:56
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Found best was Cif and a rough cleaning pad - carefully
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06 June 2012, 17:40
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Quote:
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Found best was Cif and a rough cleaning pad - carefully
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07 June 2012, 11:32
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I'm with the pro's on this one.
I've got grey tubes, which are fine, but the yellow and white trim sections are a bit mildewy.
Nothing I've tried gets it off - (Rib Revive, bathroom mildew remover, acetone, TFR, etc) Someone on another thread recommended grade 600 wet and dry - tried a small section with grade 800 (gently) and I think all you're likely to do is take the surface off the hypalon... Just tried cif with a rough cloth and that doesn't work for me either.
If there is a guaranteed successful way to do it, of course I'd be interested.
Gerry
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