T&T: Cleaning RIB

[Paul Neilson via Trawlers-and-Trawlering]

I did some research and used acetone to clean the rubber. I do not know the
Ill effects of long term use but it cleans like a charm. Easy on easy off.

Paul Neilson
Marblehead MA

On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM <trawlers...@lists.trawlering.com>
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> Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:32:08 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: T&T: Cleaning and Protecting a Hypalon Inflatable
> I was wondering if any listees have any suggestions on cleaning and
> preserving an AB hypalon inflatable. I have tried some cleaners but feared
> they did too much damage to the rubber so I have settled on aircraft grade
> simple green diluted to a 10% solution. It works fine for general dirt
> however I have some black spots that are either soot or mildew on the
> rubber. I believe they are soot from some old tugs with Detroit Diesels
> working on a superfund site nearby my marina since it is only on the top of
> the tubes. It would seem mildew would do better on the underside. ANy
> cleaning suggestions would be appreciated.
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> I use several coats of 303 protectant on the tubes each Spring before the
> boat goes out of storage. The dinghy is not covered and the boat is inthe
> water and outside 6 months each year in the Wisconsin sun.
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> Gary Hagstrom
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> Iron River, Wisconsin
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