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TOPIC: Sap
Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123602
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Can anyone tell me the best way to remove sap (at least I think it's sap, very sticky) from boat seats? I just bought a very cheap starcraft that the seats are so sticky I don't even want to sit on them.
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123603
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What are the seats made of ?
Are they cushions, fiberglass, aluminum ? I would guess a little paint thinner and a rag on a small spot to see if that works ? If the seats are fiberglass ? It could be because of the resin ? See the 12 minute mark of this video From Boatworkstoday.com for possible cause of the tackiness ? |
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123608
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Paint/lacquer thinner might be a bit too "hot" for vinyl cushions.
If it is sap, try some WD-40, yup it works for that too! |
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123610
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Goof Off, or Goo Gone might help.
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123613
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Scrub with Tilex on a Scotch pad and then treat with Meguiar's Marine/RV Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Protectant.
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123615
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Simple Green cleaner works great on sap, and is non-toxic and will not hurt the vinyl.
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123625
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Amazingly enough, olive oil will do the same!
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123634
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And as a bonus, if the oil doesn't get the sap off, you can always add some garlic and basil, a little pasta...
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123639
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ILikeBoats wrote:
Yummmmy! |
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123640
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Thanks all for the help. The seats are vinyl, I'll give some of these a try.
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123641
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cut down the pine tree over it!!!
I use Goo B Gone on car, boat etc. as I am not allowed to cut the pine trees over my driveway!!! |
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Jim Savage
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123642
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lolol..cut the tree down...that'll work jim...ron
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Re:Sap 8 years 3 months ago #123659
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Hope it's sap, because if someone used too strong of a cleaner, solvent or bleach on some of the older vinyls, it breaks down the vinyl and makes it sticky/gooey. There is no cure then other than to replace the the upholstery. I agree with using a good general cleaner like simple green first. (First, do no harm...)
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