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cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« on: January 23, 2018, 09:56:09 AM »
hi all,

as the ute is up for sale, it needs a good clean in the interior...

more specifically, the vinyl/rubber floor in the interior... no carpets on this model...

i was thinking about using some CT18 to remove dirt/food/etc from the floor...

anyone have any tips on what else would be good to use for this task?

any thoughts appreciated.


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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2018, 11:27:07 AM »
So Easy.

I prefer the pressure pack cans, the foaming action lifts heaps of dirt.

Pump on a can or 2 and let it do it’s thing. Once all the foam is gone just wipe up the excess liquid and your done.

Use it in the engine bay as well. ;)

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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2018, 11:38:33 AM »
Could take them out  give them a good soak and scrub with  truck wash detergent and a pressure Then a good go over with ARCO
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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2018, 11:49:40 AM »

i was thinking about using some CT18 to remove dirt/food/etc from the floor...


I have had to clean many a work vehicle at end of lease/change over etc and I hit every thing with CT18 works a treat, have even been known to use the gerni once or twice!

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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2018, 11:54:48 AM »
So Easy.

I prefer the pressure pack cans, the foaming action lifts heaps of dirt.

Pump on a can or 2 and let it do it’s thing. Once all the foam is gone just wipe up the excess liquid and your done.

Use it in the engine bay as well. ;)

A pressure can of ct18?  Didn’t know they made that...


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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2018, 12:30:39 PM »
A pressure can of ct18?  Didn’t know they made that...


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So Easy.



Best vinyl/rubber cleaner and restorer out there these days.




Edit;
This was my erngine bay clean up when i sold the Jimny.
Quick hose down to loosen the mud, then 2 cans of So Easy....




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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2018, 02:26:45 PM »
So Easy.



Best vinyl/rubber cleaner and restorer out there these days.

Any good on dash and door trims?




Edit;
This was my erngine bay clean up when i sold the Jimny.
Quick hose down to loosen the mud, then 2 cans of So Easy....




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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2018, 02:37:23 PM »

I spray it on the lower part of the door trims, but wipe around closer to the cloth parts.

I don’t spray it on the dash, makes a mess on the glass and hard to clean up properly.
Same as I try to avoid the paint on the outside when I spray the plastic guards on the Jeep.

As some would know JK Wranglers have heaps of black plastic on the flares and both bumpers, not only does that make heaps of toxic smoke when they burn, it also means you need a good protectant. ;)

Armor all is complete rubbish these days and I’ve tried pretty much every other cleaner/protectant on the shelves at Repco, Supercheap and the likes.
For me, So Easy is the best.

Others will have their favorites, but I say it cleans the best and lasts the longest, but most importantly for me it’s just spray on and done (with just a quick wipe on some areas to give an even finish). That leaves more time for the important things.... :beer: ;D

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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2018, 02:37:28 PM »
So Easy.



Best vinyl/rubber cleaner and restorer out there


Now I understand... :)



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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2018, 08:03:31 PM »
I’m giving swannie my ute to clean  ;D  >:D
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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2018, 08:51:24 AM »
So Easy.


Best vinyl/rubber cleaner and restorer out there these days.


Edit;
This was my erngine bay clean up when i sold the Jimny.
Quick hose down to loosen the mud, then 2 cans of So Easy....





so you just spray it on, let it foam and then use the hose to wash off?  doesn't damage components in the engine bay?  shorts anything out?

always been a bit wary about hosing inside the engine bay...

also, could i use this on rubber window trims on the outside?  i would just spray into a cloth and wipe on instead of spraying directly onto the trim... ?




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Re: cleaning vinyl/rubber interior floor of ute
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2018, 09:20:00 AM »
so you just spray it on, let it foam YES

and then use the hose to wash off?  NO. Just let it do it's thing then wipe of any excess bits of liquid pooled up in corners of the plastic mouldings
doesn't damage components in the engine bay?  shorts anything out? Not for me, I've only done it half a dozen times. But the guy that showed me this trick has the cleanest engine bay you've ever seen. He sprays the stuff in there nearly every weekend I'm sure of it... ;D

always been a bit wary about hosing inside the engine bay... Light rinse with water, just to loosen the mud. Obviously don't full-on pressure clean in there. ;)

also, could i use this on rubber window trims on the outside?  i would just spray into a cloth and wipe on instead of spraying directly onto the trim... ? Yes, works for me
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