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Keeping your Marine Vinyl Enclosures Clear & Pliable

Most vinyl curtains are made from polyvinyl chloride or PVC. People think of PVC as grey or white plumbing pipes – but actually PVC in its natural form is clear. In the marine market, there are four grades of clear vinyl in three thicknesses - 20, 30, and 40 ml. In general the thicker the vinyl material the greater the clarity. Boat owners are usually not aware of the types of products that you can and can not use to clean and maintain this vinyl. According to Dan Sarafini for Ameritex Technologies that manufacture wind shield systems for the marine industry – "A lot of people use Rain-X which is really a big no-no as it will dull and damage the external finish. Harsh cleaners such as Simple Green are also something you should never use on your clear vinyl as it will create orange peel."* Sunscreens also cause serious damage to clear vinyls – wash your hands thoroughly after applying sunscreen before handling vinyl curtains. As PVC reacts with the U.V. environment the plasticizers migrate out of the vinyl. Plasticizers are what makes the PVC flexible and clear. Some vinyl products such as Strataglass have a U.V. protective coating but still need proper care to maintain clarity and pliability. Some boat curtains don’t have any U.V. protective coating and regular maintenance is essential. To properly clean vinyl, first wash the dirt or salt residue off with Bio-Kleen Super Suds and dry with a chamois or micro fiber towel. To prevent deterioration it is important to apply a protect ant to the inside and outside of clear vinyl. We recommend treating with Bio-Kleen Qwik Shine, an easy spray on wipe off application. Incorporated polymers in the product protect the vinyl from becoming rigid and cloudy. Storage of vinyl is equally important. Don’t store vinyl curtains rolled up or folded as it can cause cracking. Don’t store them with anything on top of them as zippers and life jacket buckles can leave impressions in the vinyl. Old white bed sheets laid in between each layer of vinyl does a great job. Never store the curtains when they are wet as it can cause then to become cloudy and white. The key to getting a lot of life out of your vinyl curtains is to keep the vinyl surface sealed. *Powerboat Magazine Oct/Nov 2007

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Introducing...the Bio-Kleen Boat Tour 2008: a series of events and locations across the country, from April to September, where the boat will be stationed and Bio-Kleen Team members will be available for technical advise and will have variety of product on hand as well.

BioKleen supports the conservation of recreational land and is an official sponsor for Tread Lightly. View their Charity Auction Press Release.

BOSS RACING UPDATE: Lake Geneva, WI

Brainerd BIR WPSA National Double Header. Read the Press Release from BOSS Racing HERE.

SledBrite Snowmobile Cleaners Sponsor Ski-Doo Team BOSS Racing. Read the Press Release from BOSS Racing HERE.

Dealer Expo Wraps Up in Indianapolis - Bikeland Includes Bike Maigk motorcycle cleaners as one of their Show Picks for 2008. HERE.

Check out the 78th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoor Show and all of the BioKleen Dealers that helped support us this year.

Find out more about our coverage of the National Powerboat Championships in Key West

Learn how to help protect your family, schools and workplace from Antibiotic Resistant Staff Infections (MRSA) HERE.

Learn how to maintain your Boat's Vinyl Enclosures/Canvas Windows HERE.

Check out our latest article entries covering the 19th Annual Shootout in Lake of the Ozarks, MO and our 2007 Featured Shootout Racer.

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