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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 07/03/2006 :  00:41:29  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
Is there a product I can rub or spray on my inflatable to protect it from sun damage, i.e. UV rays etc.? Thanks.
Frank Farmer
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ajski1000
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 :  12:45:43  Show Profile
Im not sure, but I know that there is a cleaner for the Hypalon boats.

Most notably the production material is the most important for durablity of inflatables. Hypalon being the best I beleive.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 :  16:22:58  Show Profile
I've heard the best way to protect them is to cover them with a sunbrella or similar cover.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 :  18:00:27  Show Profile
Why not some ordinary SPF-45 sunblock? It works on bungees. Actually, Armor All might be as good as anything...
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Turk
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 :  19:23:27  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
3M 303 protectorant Comes in a spray bottle for about $13. Protects anything you spray with it by coating with a UV protecting film. Designed just for this purpose. Vinyl, rubber, hypolon, PVC - works on all.
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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 07/04/2006 :  16:04:00  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
Thanks, Turk. I think I saw it at WM for over 26 bucks. I'll look for it elsewhere.
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/04/2006 :  17:28:48  Show Profile
According to Zodiac's web site:

FOR LONG TERM STORAGE IN THE SUN (ESPECIALLY IN TROPICAL REGIONS), PROTECT YOUR BOAT WITH A TARPAULIN

NEVER USE STRONG DETERGENTS (ACID, TRICHLORETHYLENE, MINERAL SPIRIT) OR SILICONE-BASED PRODUCTS

NEVER USE HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING EQUIPMENT LIKELY TO DAMAGE THE BOAT




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