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    Posted: 24 Jun 10 at 10:07am

it's up to you...

probably best done indoors with all the doors and windows closed  

maybe have a fag while you're doing it?



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Originally posted by asterix

Originally posted by Doug.H

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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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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jun 10 at 11:06pm
Originally posted by asterix

Originally posted by Doug.H

Acetone


Don't play about with large amounts of organic solvents - it isn't a very
clever thing to do



Maybe I should have elaborated. LIGHTLY dip a cloth into a small amount of
acetone then proceed to wipe anything from your sail. To be sure there will
be no damage (which there really shouldn't be), you can another cloth and
dip it in some water then wipe the surface you just used acetone on.

Wash your hands afterwards blah blah blah.

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Originally posted by Doug.H

Acetone

Don't play about with large amounts of organic solvents - it isn't a very clever thing to do

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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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I've seen Bristol sails washing sails with a pressure
washer. Don't know if they then treat the cloth?

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Wouldn't washing powder remove the waxy like layer over the
dacron!? Don't do it.
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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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