Which TFR

septicsac · 29 April 2014, 22:54

Having read numerous threads on cleaning ribs, I have decided to go the TFR route and then cover with a protectant. I have some protector in the shed, but is there any particular Traffic film remover better than the rest ? ?
I hear the Swarfega one is very good, but cannot source it locally, in fact all local stockist were out of stock until tomorrow. Any info much appreciated

nugent · 30 April 2014, 06:31

I use a product called Premeken. Hard to find in uk though,,,

Next best is Hypasol,, That's my opinion though,, works great on bouncy castles,,,,very similar to hypalon,

septicsac · 30 April 2014, 21:55

Was in touch with 5 local suppliers today and only one supplier had any TFR in stock, so no choice really, had to get the one available - vechiclean. Reasonably cheap - 16 yoyos for 1 gallon. Will give it a go tomorrow, all going well.

willk · 30 April 2014, 22:10

Try increasing concentrations (begin at recommended and increase to as much as 50%) on test areas (under back tubes). Don't let it dry on the tubes. Use a 3M pad, but be careful - they can scratch when fresh if rubbed too hard. It slowly attacks rubber and hands, so wear good PPC and wash it off trailer rollers ASAP!!!

Try RIB revive or similar if the final effect is clean but dull.

A few photos would be nice, dude...

septicsac · 30 April 2014, 22:20

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Originally Posted by willk

Try increasing concentrations (begin at recommended and increase to as much as 50%) on test areas (under back tubes). Don't let it dry on the tubes. Use a 3M pad, but be careful - they can scratch when fresh if rubbed too hard. It slowly attacks rubber and hands, so wear good PPC and wash it off trailer rollers ASAP!!!

Try RIB revive or similar if the final effect is clean but dull.

A few photos would be nice, dude...

Cheers Will - Instructions on the drum say 1/7 for light work and 1/3 for heavily soiled, but my plan was to do as you said, start light and increase as needed. Pics as soon as she is done, hopefully tomorrow

mick · 30 April 2014, 22:21

Henshaws recommended cleaning thinners on a rag just damp and wipe it across.
All at your own risk of course
I use washing up liquid which Henshaws also advised

Chris · 01 May 2014, 20:57

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Originally Posted by nugent

I use a product called Premeken. Hard to find in uk though,,,

Next best is Hypasol,, That's my opinion though,, works great on bouncy castles,,,,very similar to hypalon,

Edd. is this any good ?

http://www.spandex.com/Images/datash...tcm15-5939.pdf

septicsac · 02 May 2014, 23:26

Eventually got round to taking pics, the TFR certainly worked, would definitely recommend. Diluted 2:1 in the end and will have more green pads ready for the next time I do it.

Max... · 02 May 2014, 23:32

Very handsome, the orange looks spot on.

PeterM · 03 May 2014, 00:01

Loving the Orange restoration. Can't imagine why :-)

Any idea who did your screen and rail?

willk · 04 May 2014, 00:23

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Originally Posted by septicsac

Eventually got round to taking pics, the TFR certainly worked, would definitely recommend. Diluted 2:1 in the end and will have more green pads ready for the next time I do it.

Nice one. Looking good. I TOLD you it would work!

nugent · 04 May 2014, 06:14

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Originally Posted by Chris

Edd. is this any good ?

http://www.spandex.com/Images/datash...tcm15-5939.pdf

That's more in line with the goods I normally use most sign cleaners work better and are not so harsh to use,, spandex goods are all thoroughly tested

nugent · 04 May 2014, 06:15

Looking tidy,, amazing what some elbow grease can achieve

poulner6 · 04 May 2014, 08:12

Be interested to see how long it hold's, I have fading on the top of my blue tubes, tried all sorts, Rib restorer, IBS ribstore etc, looks good then two weeks go by and £30 worst off again :-(