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Olly4088 
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 Topic: Cleaning SailsPosted: 05 Jun 10 at 10:38pm |
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All, I have got a 8.1 sail that is a little dirty does any one have any ideas on how to clean them and what with without damaging the material. Edited by Olly4088 |
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A Seabadger
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Posted: 06 Jun 10 at 7:38am |
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In the late 1960's I remember my dad putting sails in the bath with "Omo" (washing powder). I can't think this would be a recommended method these days!
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bobkerry
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Posted: 20 Jun 10 at 10:46pm |
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hey you can clean them by using any wasing powder.... one of my friend did this and believe me it really works.... so try it and have fun. i am sure this gonna work and you will feel happy after cleaning it |
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alstorer
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Posted: 21 Jun 10 at 6:59am |
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I wouldn't put an 8.1 sail in the washing machine- the laminate panels won't thank you!
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 21 Jun 10 at 7:40am |
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Wouldn't washing powder remove the waxy like layer over the
dacron!? Don't do it. |
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Garry
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Posted: 21 Jun 10 at 8:07am |
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I've seen Bristol sails washing sails with a pressure
washer. Don't know if they then treat the cloth? Garry |
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zailor
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Posted: 21 Jun 10 at 9:04pm |
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Personally I get fairy liquid, water and a car cleaning brush and scrub.
not sure it its strong enough but I do it after every sail to keep it shiny (Mylar sail not Dacron so maybe unhelpful? |
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hollandsd
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Posted: 22 Jun 10 at 8:21am |
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Leave it and dont be so vain.....
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asterix
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Don't play about with large amounts of organic solvents - it isn't a very clever thing to do |
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