cleaning compound for inflatable tubes

[acampane]

i recently bought a used hard bottom dingy...it is a bit weathered and the tubes are very dirty....soap and water worked as much as its going to. does anyone know of a good compound or chemical to really clean the inflatable tubes. thanks for the help.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: cleaning compound for inflatable tubes

Soft scrub and a giant can of elbow grease.

 

[likalar]

Re: cleaning compound for inflatable tubes

+1 on the soft scrub. If that's not enough, and the tubes are really cruddy and surface etched from overexposure to UV rays and the elements, try a stronger cleanser that contains bleach. Wet a test patch, give a liberal shake of cleanser, work it in a bit, and let it rest, wet, for a few minutes. Then, scrub very lightly and rinse off. The trick is to not do further damage with strong abrasives. After any treatments, finish off with 303 Protectant to help protect the fabric.

Larry