I just had my seats recovered (by a place that mainly does motorcycle seats and clothing repairs) and although they used a suitable vinyl, they recommended car leather cleaner for looking after them
one view anyway, sure you'll get lots of different ones!
Nothing, they just get washed off with the rest of the boat. I suppose you could treat them with whatever you do the tubes with, but it will probably make them slippery.
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