www.iFourWinns.com

My dealer did a small fiberglass repair job on my new boat and the black canvas has lots of fine white dust in it. Any idea on the best way to clean it thoroughly without shrinking it, fading it or losing the waterproof coating?

Thanks

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2008 H210SS Yellow VP 5.7 GXi 320 HP (sold May 2010)
2008 Mercedes ML 320 CDI Diesel

How about one of those industrial huge dryers at the coin-op laundry? Just set it for no heat.

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

I just run my covers through the washing machine without any detergent or soap powder - just plain water - then hang them out in the sun to dry. This way they dont shrink and most of the waterproofing remains. Periodically you may want to re-waterproof if stored outside...

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Alec

2006 Horizon 190
VP 4.3GL/SX, Sunsport

Did mine with the washer and very little detergennt (the liquid stuff)

Hung it and sprayed it with scotchguard. Better than new.

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Rob
2007 Four Winns 180 Horizon

Great tips. Would not have thought of machine washing and the coating of scotchguard makes sense. Thanks!

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2008 H210SS Yellow VP 5.7 GXi 320 HP (sold May 2010)
2008 Mercedes ML 320 CDI Diesel

I'd recommend 303 Fabric Protectant rather than Scotchguard.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Did mine at the laundrymat in the big industrial washer and brought home to dry. Once dry, 303 to protect.

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2001 Horizon 260 - 7.4 Volvo GSI DP

Finally found where I got my information from when I cleaned mine...

http://www.sunbrella.com/ap/en/marine.pl then click on the "Care & Cleaning" tab and it gives heaps of details on looking after your canvas. They also recommend 303 water repellant.

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Alec

2006 Horizon 190
VP 4.3GL/SX, Sunsport

I just spray down with garden hose, and when dry I also use 303!

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
Videos

I have several spots on my top from the previous owners that I just never bothered to clean. The sunbrella site says to use bleach. Has anyone tried this? I would be worried about it fading or changing the color of the fabric.

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

For tough grime/stains, you can also use Cascade powdered dishwasher soap. Safer on the color than bleach, but LOTS of cleaning power.

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Paul
2007 Four Winns Horizon 220
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI w/ Bravo III Drive
2004 Ford Explorer Limited (V8-AWD)
Pomme de Terre Lake (Southwest Missouri)

On my last boat, I used a pressure washer on the low setting to get out spots and stains then use protectant. Looks like new, and repels water like always. Think I may use the washer next time.

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2001 328 Vista

Previous Boats:
2004 Sea Ray 220 Select