PVC can be made into an entirely different sort of material by blending it with an "inert" oil as it is molded - this gives you the flexible PVC you know for fenders, lifelines, and wire insulation.
Unfortunately, the oil doesn't stay put - in sunlight, it migrates to the surface of the PVC and then it oxidizes and polymerizes into a sticky mess.
So here's my question to all of you reading:
What method have you found best for ridding fenders and shore power cords of the sticky polymerized plasticizers in PVC?
Come on now, don't be shy - I know there are a lot of you reading this - tell us how you deal with this problem!
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ReplyDeleteI used acetane to take of the sticky black marks but I know that isn't good for the PVC.
ReplyDeleteFrom the Gemini catamaran forum:
ReplyDeleteI found a great product for removing the stickiness off the old vinyl headliner.
MaryKate "Ultra Vinyl Cleaner MK2718" It was the only product I found that worked.
It is important to use a clean section of rag for each area, otherwise you're just spreading it around.