Colgan Bra needs cleaning

SoFlaHarley · 03-08-2010, 01:37 PM

I'm taking a trip this week and I went to pull out my Colgan bra to throw on the truck and I realized I never cleaned it from my roadtrip last year. Anyone know what i can use to clean dead bugs off of it?

steinjr · 03-08-2010, 02:21 PM

Simple Green... Then give it a good coating of Armor All or another vinyl protectant.

Harley#356 · 03-08-2010, 02:55 PM

Use vinylex or 303 aerospace protectant.

Armorall and vinyl protectant in the same sentence, isn't that an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp?

steinjr · 03-08-2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steinjr

Simple Green... Then give it a good coating of Armor All or another vinyl protectant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley#356

Use vinylex or 303 aerospace protectant.

Armorall and vinyl protectant in the same sentence, isn't that an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp?

or another vinyl protectant... Sorry I didn't mention them by brand name like you did.

Harley#356 · 03-08-2010, 03:09 PM

just busting chops since you did mention Armorall brand

: Armorall is probably one of the lowest rated detailing products on the market

SoFlaHarley · 03-08-2010, 07:25 PM

Thanks guys. I'll try Simple Green on those tough stubborn love bugs. I went to Pep Boys to look for a soft brush or something like that to use as well and I'll go on the record to say Pep Boys sucks!!!! I really hate that place, especially their car detail section. I have vinylex and like it alot. I wish I could find 303 protectant though. I loved that stuff for my convertible top.

musturbo · 03-08-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley#356

just busting chops since you did mention Armorall brand

: Armorall is probably one of the lowest rated detailing products on the market

Hey it's "ARMOR ALL" not "amorall"

Harley#356 · 03-09-2010, 07:13 AM

anyway, try local tint shops/detailing shop for 303. I've never seen it in a retail store like pep boys or advance auto, but I was at a tint shop this weekend and they had a big display of 303 products.

SoFlaHarley · 03-09-2010, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley#356

anyway, try local tint shops/detailing shop for 303. I've never seen it in a retail store like pep boys or advance auto, but I was at a tint shop this weekend and they had a big display of 303 products.

I've remembered seeing it in marine shops too so I'll have to check there again.

'02 H-D #677 · 03-15-2010, 12:28 AM

Ace Hardware carries 303

merlin · 03-17-2010, 09:14 AM

Once you have cleaned off the dead bugs...
I have had great results with Poor Boys' Trim Restorer!

KingVinnie · 03-17-2010, 03:51 PM

+1 for 303 protectant, only place I can find it around here is boat stores, it was originally designed for boat vinyl and seats, ect. I use it on my vinyl hot tub cover. Without it the cover lasts in the Fl sun about 2 years before its shredded from sunburn. With the 303 I'm going on 3 years and it looks new. Pricey but well worth it!

I was talking to the spa place last time I bought a new cover and was asking about ArmorAll-ing it. The guy said it was the worst thing you can do to outdoor vinyl, the sun will actually destroy it faster, he see people doing it all the time. After researching online for a day. 303 is the best stuff you can get.

03-08-2010, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoFlaHarley Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 2,228 NHTOC member #: 328 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Colgan Bra needs cleaning I'm taking a trip this week and I went to pull out my Colgan bra to throw on the truck and I realized I never cleaned it from my roadtrip last year. Anyone know what i can use to clean dead bugs off of it? __________________ Sean '02 DSG HD F-150 Exciting upgrades to come! It's gonna be tight y'all!

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steinjr needs more cowbell! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3,717 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	Simple Green... Then give it a good coating of Armor All or another vinyl protectant. __________________ Yes officer... I am aware of how fast I was going! graphic by S\|ck

03-08-2010, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
SoFlaHarley Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 2,228 NHTOC member #: 328 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks guys. I'll try Simple Green on those tough stubborn love bugs. I went to Pep Boys to look for a soft brush or something like that to use as well and I'll go on the record to say Pep Boys sucks!!!! I really hate that place, especially their car detail section. I have vinylex and like it alot. I wish I could find 303 protectant though. I loved that stuff for my convertible top. __________________ Sean '02 DSG HD F-150 Exciting upgrades to come! It's gonna be tight y'all!

03-17-2010, 03:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
KingVinnie B U R N I N R U B B E R Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 156 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	+1 for 303 protectant, only place I can find it around here is boat stores, it was originally designed for boat vinyl and seats, ect. I use it on my vinyl hot tub cover. Without it the cover lasts in the Fl sun about 2 years before its shredded from sunburn. With the 303 I'm going on 3 years and it looks new. Pricey but well worth it! I was talking to the spa place last time I bought a new cover and was asking about ArmorAll-ing it. The guy said it was the worst thing you can do to outdoor vinyl, the sun will actually destroy it faster, he see people doing it all the time. After researching online for a day. 303 is the best stuff you can get. Last edited by KingVinnie; 03-17-2010 at 03:56 PM..

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Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 31,622 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Use vinylex or 303 aerospace protectant. Armorall and vinyl protectant in the same sentence, isn't that an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp?

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Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 31,622 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	just busting chops since you did mention Armorall brand : Armorall is probably one of the lowest rated detailing products on the market

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Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 31,622 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	anyway, try local tint shops/detailing shop for 303. I've never seen it in a retail store like pep boys or advance auto, but I was at a tint shop this weekend and they had a big display of 303 products.

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'02 H-D #677 Charter Member Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,922 NHTOC member #: 25 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ace Hardware carries 303

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merlin Worlds Shiniest HD F-150! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, Fl Posts: 1,405 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Once you have cleaned off the dead bugs... I have had great results with Poor Boys' Trim Restorer!