openroad Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Has anyone got any ideas on Cleaning an old and stained White Sunvisor Please. Tr4a type. Cheers Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Depends what the dirt is Conrad! I plastered mine with Autoglym vinyl cleaner then sealed them in a plastic bag for a few weeks. That and scrubbing with a toothbrush got the general dirt off, as well as the underseal they'd been painted with (yes, really) but not the stains from Evo-Stik that was used to stick blue fur fabric on! I've tried various things to bleach out the glue stains but think I'll need to buy some vinyl paint to cover that. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glasgow4a Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Soap and water, small nail brush job done see you at Stoneleigh cheers Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hi Conrad, I tried many proprietary cleaners with no luck on the bad stains. The best I have found is cellulose thinners I use a 1/2" brush with the bristles cut down . Scrub the thinners into the plastic then wipe off with a damp rag - do this quickly as I think the thinners will eat the vinyl. This actually removes the surface of the vinyl and you end up seeing under the surface. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted January 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Thanks Chaps, I should have said I have already scrubbed it with soap and water ! So might try your suggestion Roger, although sounds like I had better be cautious. See you at Stoneleigh. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted January 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, stillp said: Depends what the dirt is Conrad! I plastered mine with Autoglym vinyl cleaner then sealed them in a plastic bag for a few weeks. That and scrubbing with a toothbrush got the general dirt off, as well as the underseal they'd been painted with (yes, really) but not the stains from Evo-Stik that was used to stick blue fur fabric on! I've tried various things to bleach out the glue stains but think I'll need to buy some vinyl paint to cover that. Pete Will try that too Pete, Thankyou. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Try Bilthamber detergent. It’s the strongest non solvent based cleaner I have found. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Toothbrush and toothpaste which is slightly abrasive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Conrad I use G101 from Autosmart slightly watered down great stuff even use it neat as a de- greaser excellent results all round Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I painted mine black with aerosol vinyl paint (also avail in white) some years ago and still look good. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Hi Conrad, I found Cif (Jif as it was then) and a nail brush got most of the general grime off my sunvisors. I then rinsed with clean water, dried them and painted with a good quality white vinyl silk emulsion. That was over 30 years and I treated the hard top lining and all other white PVC trim the same way, it really gave the interior a lift. All that has been required since is an occasional clean with mild detergent. The pics don't really do the appearance justice. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Great Idea Tim, I knew I would find a solution on the Forum, Looks great by the way... Thankyou, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I would try Swafega . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Conrad G101 if you want some let me know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thankyou for all the replies.. Yes please Graham. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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