What to use to clean tubes ?

[darklordhill]

I have recently acquired an old 5.5m chinook.
It has been retubed in the past and has no patches BUT it does have little black all marks over it its as if it has gone mouldy.
What can I use to clean it up ?

[spittle123]

hi I use traffic film remover its great for dirt oil marks cleans them up great machine mart is good price per gal and rib shop to treat them after they have been cleaned

[darklordhill]

Originally Posted by spittle123

hi I use traffic film remover its great for dirt oil marks cleans them up great machine mart is good price per gal and rib shop to treat them after they have been cleaned

Thanks
Ill give that a try.
I've just tried a fine rubbing compound on a mop / polisher and it did'nt get rid of the little black marks, Just made them slightly more faint but brought the colour out more.
As a last resort I was going to try thinners.

[Low Flyer]

I would get a little more advice as you may do more harm than good. Whatever you use in my experience it's better to do test area,also rinse of frequently.


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[spittle123]

yes use neat on stubban stains and dilute for the not so dirty but rinse as you go or shampoo car wash rib shop sell the things for scrubbing the tubes ive used it on 12yr old rib and I use on my 12 month old rib no problem if you wash off after.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by spittle123

hi I use traffic film remover its great for dirt oil marks cleans them up great machine mart is good price per gal and rib shop to treat them after they have been cleaned

Or just take the rib down to the car wash for a couple of quid it's well worth it


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[bedajim]

A fella who used to frequent this forum Called Codprawn recommended TFR, which Mollers jumped on and claimed as his own discovery

I use TFR but don't leave it on to long or let it dry, wear gloves as it's not nice stuff on your hands.

Then protect the tubes with something like this.

Rib tube conditioner - restore colour - protect

They do a cleaner to if you don't want to buy TFR

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by bedajim

A fella who used to frequent this forum Called Codprawn recommended TFR, which Mollers jumped on and claimed as his own discovery

Dilute the TFR 50:50, scrub then rinse quickly.

There's reams of this info on here somewhere.

[darklordhill]

Thanks for all the advice
I'm going to try some TFR and if that does not work I have a bottle of elbow grease degreaser which seems to clean anything, One problem with it is its really strong and if your not quick enough with washing it off it can stain.

[darklordhill]

Well I've tried everything.

[darklordhill]

The only thing that has had any effect was the vm compound a very light cutting paste, But the marks are still there just a little more faint .

[PeterM]

The only thing I have found to get rid of mould spots is Dettol Mould & Mildew remover .....it'll bleach your clothes so be careful !

Used it on grey , white and orange tubes - doesn't touch grease or normal dirt , but does somehow ( I assume bleach) the mould.

Never had an issue with it removing colour from the tubes either

[darklordhill]

Thanks peter.
Ill try and get some tomorrow, The mould cleaner I used was rubbish.
Any idea how to get off all the little bits of frayed material where the tubes join ?

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by darklordhill

Thanks peter.
Ill try and get some tomorrow, The mould cleaner I used was rubbish.
Any idea how to get off all the little bits of frayed material where the tubes join ?

For the bits - nail scissors, a very very sharp knife blade ( both these need you to be very careful ! ) and heard of some burning them of with a fag lighter ........

[AJ.]

Yeah fag lighter works that's what i do but move at a steady pace


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[jambo]

I'll just stick to FPS and Rib revive its done okay so far.

[ccisfc]

Does anyone have the Zodiac MK5 HD. We can't stop the bumper strip from getting black all over everyone and everything.

[bedajim]

No idea if it's any good on toobs but I used it on a sun shade and it worked a treat.

I'd try a little area first

Cillit Bang Black Mould Spray 750ml at wilko.com

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by bedajim

No idea if it's any good on toobs but I used it on a sun shade and it worked a treat.

I'd try a little area first

Cillit Bang Black Mould Spray 750ml at wilko.com

Blimey!! Had to get m'specs on quick and re-read your link there Jimbo. I was afraid that you'd inadvertently pasted a link to one of your more 'specialist' websites.

[darklordhill]

Originally Posted by jambo

I'll just stick to FPS and Rib revive its done okay so far.

I have just figured out FPS ( Fairy power spray ) , Do you mean you mix with rib revive or use one after the other.