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    Posted: 01 Oct 2015 at 12:08pm
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new boat has some nice black covers for it_ thick canvas type. 
they've got a bit of dirt moss and mold on them and id like to clean them up but and worried about ruining them by doin it the wrong way.
any help?
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Looking forward to the replies on this one !. I had new covers made a couple of years ago (heavy black "Sunbrella" type) and over the past 24 months, pollen and bird shyte seems to be making them a bit second hand. I was going to give them a waterblast, but concerned about compromising the water repellancy of the canvas.  
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If they are canvas covers, just google cleaning canvas tents -loads of tips on the internet.  Also lots on re-proofing canvas if they stop being waterproof.
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Wet'n'forget did it for my covers. They had lots of green in the corners etc. gave them and the whole boat a squirt and a few weeks later she was all clean and stayed that way for over a year. The stuff is expensive but goes a long way and doesn't have bleach or other nasties in it like some of the other walk away stuff. I bought a 4 litre about two years ago and still have 3 litres left
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I'm a sailmaker and we use wet and forget on brand new sails and covers. It should keep all mould and growth away for at least a couple of years and then it's simply a matter of reapplying and back to new again. It's a great product. Highly recommended.
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Is it safe to use on covers with clear panels in them, ie on the clears as well?
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Originally posted by SaltyC SaltyC wrote:

Is it safe to use on covers with clear panels in them, ie on the clears as well?
My upholsterer told me ONLY use Imar on my clears - some solutions (and I expect wet & forget would) make them go cloudy.
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Wet and forget it is!!!
Thanks guys
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Wet and forget is fine on clears. It is the harsh NZ uv that kills clears at the end of the day.
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