Marine Vinyl Protection

opus68 · 03-21-2010, 11:47 AM

I'm trying to find a good product to extend the life of my vinyl. Something that will protect it from the sun. Does anyone have a product recommendation?

Thanks

Last Drop · 03-21-2010, 12:34 PM

303 aerospace protectant...:toast

sosmarine · 03-21-2010, 03:36 PM

I use, and recommend, plain Baby Oil.

Patriot · 03-22-2010, 07:10 PM

+1 303 Aerospace.

Here's the skinny on marine vinyl. Out of the factory, the vinyl is coated with a polymer that is fused onto the fabric. Itis intended torepel moisture and cope with UVexposure. Coating it with a topcoat doesn't really extend the polymer's lifespan. Once the UV has done its damage, the topcoat will help protect the fabric, but not close to theextent that the factory coat will do.Likeisinglass, oncethe polymeris gone, its a losing battle to keep it looking decent and stop the deteriation of the material.Top grade viinyl and isinglass (strataglass) is good for 10 years max. Then time to replace.

Tom

opus68 · 03-22-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the responses. I went to west marine today, and almost got the 303, but the guy there said that once i started using it, i had to keep using it monthly or my vinyl would crack right away. Is that true?

03-21-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
opus68 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 212	Marine Vinyl Protection I'm trying to find a good product to extend the life of my vinyl. Something that will protect it from the sun. Does anyone have a product recommendation? Thanks

03-21-2010, 12:34 PM	#2
Last Drop Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tiger Point Posts: 290	RE: Marine Vinyl Protection 303 aerospace protectant...:toast

03-21-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,856	RE: Marine Vinyl Protection I use, and recommend, plain Baby Oil.

03-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#4
Patriot Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GUlf Breeze/Pensacola Posts: 322	RE: Marine Vinyl Protection +1 303 Aerospace. Here's the skinny on marine vinyl. Out of the factory, the vinyl is coated with a polymer that is fused onto the fabric. Itis intended torepel moisture and cope with UVexposure. Coating it with a topcoat doesn't really extend the polymer's lifespan. Once the UV has done its damage, the topcoat will help protect the fabric, but not close to theextent that the factory coat will do.Likeisinglass, oncethe polymeris gone, its a losing battle to keep it looking decent and stop the deteriation of the material.Top grade viinyl and isinglass (strataglass) is good for 10 years max. Then time to replace. Tom __________________ Tom Kennedy Patriot Yacht Services (850) 261-4312 tom@patriotyachtservices.com www.patriotyachtservices.com Full Service Yacht Repairs, Restorations and Refits Specializing in Awl Grip spray applications Structural Fiberglass Gel coat and non-skid repairs AC/DC electrical / corrosion control Electronics Marine Systems Custom installations and fabrications

03-22-2010, 08:13 PM	#5
opus68 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 212	RE: Marine Vinyl Protection Thanks for the responses. I went to west marine today, and almost got the 303, but the guy there said that once i started using it, i had to keep using it monthly or my vinyl would crack right away. Is that true?

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