MEGUIAR’S

MARINE APC

like Meguiar’s Marine APC are effective and safe on badly soiled vinyl. This all-purpose marine cleaner is safe for fiberglass and vinyl. It’s more robust than cleaners specifically designed for vinyl, yet it includes no chemicals harmful to vinyl. We sprayed it on, lightly brushed it in with a medium-bristle brush, then waited a few minutes before wiping it off.

RESULTS: It removed all grease spots and dirt but would not remove black spots left by spiders at the docks. (Star brite’s Spider and Bird Stain Remover is ideal for that job — we’ve tested it.) It nearly, but not completely, removed the ink streak.

PRECAUTIONS: Use this product only after a milder vinyl-specific cleaner or interior detailer fails. If a detailer gets the job done, that’s best because it doesn’t affect fabric protectants and adds a little more dirt, stain and UV protection.

AFTER USE: Rinse, dry and always follow up this cleaner with a protectant to rejuvenate the vinyl’s inherent coatings and to help prevent future stains and sun damage.

COST: $15 per pint; meguiarsonline.com