Manufacturer of Vinyl on Late Model Nautiques

[mzimmer75]

I contacted Nautique customer support over a statement in my owner's manual. The statement relates to vinyl treated with PreFixx. The way the manual reads, it wasn't clear to me if all vinyl in my 200 has this coating, some of the vinyl, or if this is an optional treatment. What is clear is that any PreFixx coated vinyl should not be cleaned/coated with additional conditioner. That statement is really why I asked customer service about PreFixx. I wanted to use the correct cleaner and conditioner, if applicable.
Customer service responded by saying that PreFixx coated vinyl has not been used by Nautique in "some time". The manual language has not been appropriately updated. Spradling is the current vinyl supplier. Spradling said this below.
We also say that the material does not need a conditioner. Many products on the market that are advertised to condition vinyl have Petroleum chemicals in them that can cause vinyl to dry and crack.

Spradling's website has some good information about approved cleaning agents.

This post will probably start all kinds of comments about how people have used XYZ cleaner and/or conditioner for years with good results. That's not the point of this post. I'm only trying to provide people with info on the current vinyl supplier and that manufacturer's care recommendations. Owners can choose whether to follow them or not.

[gonefishin5555]

So I should be using a damp cloth and some 409 to clean my seats? I’m gonna try it next time my boat sits and gets a little dusty.

[mzimmer75]

What I've gathered from Spradling's website is that the first thing to use is mild soap and water, with a water rinse, then a dry towel. If a stain needs more serious cleaning, then 409 is on the approved list. But it's supposed to be followed by a water rinse and a dry towel. 409 might cause a slight discoloration.
I'm personally going to use a damp towel with a dry finish towel for regular cleaning. Only use a mild soap if needed. Then step to a cleaner like 409 in rare instances.