RIB cleaning

rdharding25 · 23 July 2012, 14:29

New to this forum, i've got a couple of RIBs and just wondered if anyone knows of any good cleaners, tend to be a right pain.. Nothing seems to bring back colour. Thanks in advance.

jambo · 23 July 2012, 14:44

Welcome to the forum. May i suggest you do a search as there has been plenty threads over the years on the pro's and con's of different cleaners. In fact there is one just the other day. Honest you will save yourself time!

willk · 23 July 2012, 18:57

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Originally Posted by jambo

Honest you will save yourself time!

Us too

The most recent fad appears to be Fairy Power Spray

rdharding25 · 24 July 2012, 09:14

I will have a search, Thanks for the replies.

Alzi · 24 July 2012, 10:27

TFR from machine mart (concentrated) amazing

and cost about £12 for 5ltrs diluted 2:1 used on my Orange Hypalon Humber.

rdharding25 · 24 July 2012, 10:36

Ive had a couple of problems with TFR before, leaves the tubes sticky and almost breaks the top layer down..

peteR75 · 24 July 2012, 11:45

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Originally Posted by willk

Us too

The most recent fad appears to be Fairy Power Spray

Another vote for Fairy Power Spray.

not a recent fad, been using it for at least 7 years now.

Spray on
light sponge (no hard rubbing)
leave 15-40 mins
rinse off (may have to light sponge again if it dries in this hot weather)

comes up like new every time

rdharding25 · 24 July 2012, 13:04

hmm seems to be the most recommended stuff the fairy power spray. Gunna get some i'll let you know how i get on mate. Thanks

Mercury · 24 July 2012, 16:48

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Originally Posted by rdharding25

Ive had a couple of problems with TFR before, leaves the tubes sticky and almost breaks the top layer down..

TFR. is pretty good stuff, you need to dilute it more, it's much to strong if you don't. Try a couple of eggcup fulls per bucket, adjust either way if necessary.

starnetman2001 · 24 July 2012, 22:39

I recommend my mother in law. Especially good far out at sea.

Please don't bring her back tho......

rdharding25 · 26 July 2012, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Mercury

TFR. is pretty good stuff, you need to dilute it more, it's much to strong if you don't. Try a couple of eggcup fulls per bucket, adjust either way if necessary.

Thanks mate, ill give it a go.

ajstars · 07 August 2012, 21:10

I have uploaded a couple of pics of my RIB showing the results of Fairy Power Spray. It was a simple affair to clean; spray on, leave for a few minutes and wipe over with a magic sponge (white eraser sponge from pound shop) and then rinse well.
I did sections at a time to prevent it drying out and it has not dulled the surface like MEK did.
Two bottles of power spray cost me £3 and I still have a little left. Chuffed with the results, saved me hours of rubbing!

incentive · 07 August 2012, 21:54

Would this fairy power spray be any good for mackerel scales?Got bloody loads on my black tubes and its had a fair amount of back breaking scrubbing!!!

ajstars · 07 August 2012, 22:09

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Originally Posted by incentive

Would this fairy power spray be any good for mackerel scales?Got bloody loads on my black tubes and its had a fair amount of back breaking scrubbing!!!

I bet it would. Well at least for £1.50 a bottle from Wilkinsons (or about £3.50 from a supermarket) its worth a go.

Wightdiver · 08 August 2012, 07:39

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Originally Posted by incentive

Would this fairy power spray be any good for mackerel scales?Got bloody loads on my black tubes and its had a fair amount of back breaking scrubbing!!!

Invite next doors cat to lick them off, works every time for me!!