Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    The Man With The Plan Fleet's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Detroit Rock City
    Posts
    159
    Post Thanks / Like

    How would you clean a hot tub cover?

    I have a hot tub on my deck. The cover is in pretty bad shape. It is grey vinyl. I have many trees in my back yard and there is sap all over the cover. I use the conventional cleaners from the hot tub store, but they are not strong enough.

    So, I`m thinking, "I have a Porter Cable and a hell of a lot of detailing supplies - I can handle this." But I don`t know what to use. Here is what is in my arsenal:

    PC w/ Lake Country Cutting, Polishing, and Finishing 7.5" Pads
    Klasse AIO, SG
    Poorboys PP, PwC, SSR2.5, SSR1, EX, EX-P, Spray&Wipe
    Stoners Bug&Tar Remover, Carpet Cleaner, InvisGlass
    1z Cockpit Premium, Vinyl/Rubber Protectant, Leather Treatment
    P21s Wheel Cleaner

    Any ideas on attack? If I screw this up, its no big loss. I would have to buy a new cover anyways. I`d rather save the $$ and give this a try. The 1z Vinyl/Rubber Protectant did nothing in my test area.

    I`ll post some before/after pics once I have a Gameplan and try this out.

  2. #2
    GOT PREP? EBPcivicsi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    memphis, 10
    Posts
    3,698
    Post Thanks / Like
    I would S&W with a stiff brush, if you can get meguiars #39 locally that maybe a good option.

    A friend of mine(00Ranger) uses S&W to clean his outdoor furniture.

    As for the hot tub itself, PP hands down. It will clean anything.
    Word of Mouth Detailing
    A man with experience is not at the mercy of a man with an opinion

  3. #3
    The Man With The Plan Fleet's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Detroit Rock City
    Posts
    159
    Post Thanks / Like
    Yeah, I have been reading these posts about how PP cleans everything, so I figured I`d give it a shot on the vinyl cover. Cutting Pad at 5.5, right?

    Seriously, I have no intention of ruining any PC pads on a vinyl cover. This will be done by hand.

    First, I`ll try Spray and Wipe, followed by PP.

    If successful, I`ll seal with ?? EX-P?

  4. #4
    Founder Poorboy's World Poorboy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Boca Raton, Fl
    Posts
    14,540
    Post Thanks / Like
    On the vinyl, if it`s a soft cover Spray and Wipe followed by Trim Restorer since it sits outside, if it`s a hard cover then I`d use the combo you just described
    life is short ..do it while you can

    e-mail info@poorboysworld.com

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Mooresville, NC
    Posts
    1,317
    Post Thanks / Like
    If all else fails try a vinyl siding house wash. It usually has chemicals in it to kill the mold and mildew.
    Or, mix up a mixture of dishwashing soap and bleach (it too will kill the mildew)
    Follow imediately after it dries with a protectant.
    It`s what you learn after you know it all that counts ... John Wooden

  6. #6

    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Mooresville, NC
    Posts
    1,317
    Post Thanks / Like
    Forgot,
    I cleaned mine with the vinyl siding wash with no problems.
    It`s what you learn after you know it all that counts ... John Wooden

 

 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-05-2011, 05:59 PM
  2. To cover or NOT to cover... That is the question!
    By Lyle Beach in forum Car Covers
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 11-13-2010, 02:52 PM
  3. clean car and car cover question...
    By kepani in forum Car Covers
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-13-2004, 01:36 PM
  4. What is best to clean a car cover?
    By hawk393 in forum Car Covers
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-13-2003, 07:25 PM
  5. Honda/Acura Owners: How to Clean Valve Cover?
    By boarderx in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 04-29-2002, 09:49 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •