Fading Tubes

lifeboatman3 · 20 July 2011, 12:35

Hi
I have a Blue Humber and the tubes have started to fade a little. I was just wondering if anybody had any idea of products that can help with this. I have tried Rib shops stuff and its not great and the 3M works well but only lasts a month or so.
Thanks

jambo · 20 July 2011, 13:46

Sorry to hear you have not had success with Rib revive. My mate has the same tubes as you badly faded he did the job with RR plus the UV protector and they came up fantastic. He did this because I told him of my success with the product over the years on my yellow tubes.
Hope you find a solution.

jyasaki · 20 July 2011, 14:32

303 Aerospace does a great job with UV protection, but it has to be reapplied fairly often as well.

jky

Ribshop · 20 July 2011, 16:51

You will need to make sure the tubes have been cleaned really well before applying any conditioner otherwise it will just be sitting on top of whatever has been applied before and not working into the fabric.

lifeboatman3 · 20 July 2011, 17:18

Hi Thanks for the tips. I did use RIB revive before using the 3M and before using the conditioner but still no joy. Would you recomend using it neat? The tubes are very clean with no marks.
Thanks

jambo · 20 July 2011, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifeboatman3

Hi Thanks for the tips. I did use RIB revive before using the 3M and before using the conditioner but still no joy. Would you recomend using it neat? The tubes are very clean with no marks.
Thanks

HI I always use it neat but wash the tubes generally before.
J