Care of Gelcoat and Vinyl

[boatbuddy]

I sure this has been asked before but can someone direct me to a thread regarding proper products to be used for keeping the boat looking new.

2010 - 230 Team

The manual is vague and the dealer provides varied responses

[migs]

Exterior:
babes boat bright(lime green spray) - spray entire boat(exterior - gel coat) and wipe off with micro fiber towels every single time you pull her out of the water.

Interior: (vinyl)
babes - seat soap(light blue) spray and wipe off with micro fiber towels, then follow up with babes seat conditioner(milky white) spray on and wipe off with micro fiber towels.

For deep cleaning a few times a year for interior - Malco Leather & plastic cleaner.

You're Done.

[Chexi]

I'm not familiar with using the Babe's products (although I know they are generally well received), so I cannot comment on them. However, 303 Aerospace is generally considered the best UV protectant for your vinyl. It is not a cleaner (although it will work to clean some minor superficial stuff). It is primarily designed to protect your vinyl and threads from UV damage (drying and cracking). Use it a few times a season. I probably re-apply every 3-4 weeks.

[wake_fun]

303 for interior
http://www.303products.com/

[enzo thecat]

Babes. Babes. Babes. Babes.

[dsums]

babes

I have been using Babes boat wash and their upholstery products for 3 yrs now. PO had always wiped it down with Babes Boat Wash so I just kept using it. Boat looks great.