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Old 16 July 2019, 10:04   #1
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The tubes on my RIB are starting to fade and look a bit stained and weathered. Any ideas on how to bring back to life please? I'm not sure how you tell if PVC or hypalon. Thanks
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Old 16 July 2019, 10:43   #2
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I bought this rib cleaning kit and it got my dull tubes back to white. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIB-Infla...72.m2749.l2649
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Old 16 July 2019, 11:05   #3
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Hi Adam. Product looks good. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Old 16 July 2019, 16:54   #5
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Now on order. Thanks Guys. Will let you know how I get on ��
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for my Hypalon boat I use angel race rib cleaner.

good stuff but expensive.

nearly cried when I found it in the locker, tipped over and had leaked out
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TFR TFR TFR..... Use the search facility
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Test of 11 Hypalon cleaners: https://www.practical-sailor.com/iss...rs_5589-1.html
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Hi Craig. Thanks for your recommendation. Sorry to hear of your spillage!
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TFR TFR TFR..... Use the search facility
TFR is great if you don't care about something but it will kill colour and shine with regular use plus also you have to decide how strong to make it!

keep the tfr for rough jobs and use rib cleaner for the pride and joy
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Rib tube cleaning kit from Rib Shop does the trick

Rib cleaning kit for Rib and inflatable boats

Also try hot water and Fairy Liquid Power Spray
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Rib tube cleaning kit from Rib Shop does the trick

Rib cleaning kit for Rib and inflatable boats

Also try hot water and Fairy Liquid Power Spray
+1 for that combo with non-stick scourer
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Old 17 July 2019, 18:02   #13
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Thanks. That sounds like serious stuff. Not sure I can be trusted with that
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