The boat I bought has a ?bimini? top of canvas. It is very discolored
(dark blotches that almost look like mildew, but it doesn't smell of
mildew.

What can I use to clean it or is painting it with something doable?

I was thinking of using the 'rubberized' paint you can get at the big
boxes to paint it white and make it look presentable.

Thanks in advance

Tillman

tillius wrote:
The boat I bought has a ?bimini? top of canvas. It is very discolored
(dark blotches that almost look like mildew, but it doesn't smell of
mildew.

What can I use to clean it or is painting it with something doable?

I was thinking of using the 'rubberized' paint you can get at the big
boxes to paint it white and make it look presentable.

Thanks in advance

Tillman

The boat I just acquired was in similar condition (1980 munbro 16ft c/w
1969 40hp evinrude selectric). I used Spray Nine and it did quite a
remarkable job on the white canvas. It even made the blackened windows
appear almost transparent although I plan on replacing them anyways. I
think a few more treatments and scrubbing with spray nine will have the
canvas looking quite respectable. I'm sure there are a variety of
special purpose cleaners for canvas, but the spray nine is cheap and
plentiful.

"tillius" wrote in message
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What can I use to clean it or is painting it with something doable?



I can't imagine painting the canvas.

Once a year I take my canvas down and use the pressure washer on it. Does
wonders, especially on the seams!

Rod

Around 6/24/2004 12:37 PM, Rod McInnis wrote:

"tillius" wrote in message
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What can I use to clean it or is painting it with something doable?


I can't imagine painting the canvas.

Once a year I take my canvas down and use the pressure washer on it. Does
wonders, especially on the seams!

A combination of Simple Green, a brush with stiff nylon bristles, and
some elbow grease will work miracles on both canvas and vinyl.


--
~/Garth - 1966 Glastron V-142 Skiflite: "Blue-Boat"
"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing about in boats."
-Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows