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07-11-2013, 04:50 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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Cleaning shorepower cords
On our 2001 3000 scr I have two shore power cords that need cleaning. I have used acetone before but I think the acetone breaks down the rubber and with continual use will wear down the outer rubber.
Any suggestions for a eco type cleaner for these yellow power cords?
Roger
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07-11-2013, 01:14 PM
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Captain
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Massapequa, New York, United States
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automotive tire cleaner.
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07-11-2013, 01:26 PM
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Lieutenant
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Plastic polish. Used them on my fenders and it well.
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2001 Maxum 2300SC/5.7(250HP) Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2
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07-11-2013, 02:03 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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What are the brand names of these cleaners?
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07-15-2013, 03:51 PM
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Moderator
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07-15-2013, 06:41 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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Thanks Shrew.......hope you had a great vacation!
Roger
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07-29-2013, 04:55 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ware, MA
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I wrote to hubbell-wiring (they manufacture shore power cables) and this was their response to that question "Any PVC cleaner or mineral spirits will work"
I figured if they make the cables they should know what to use to clean them.
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07-29-2013, 05:52 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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Thanks Ken!
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08-01-2013, 04:25 PM
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Commander
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seattle
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I have used two things, both worked. Simple Green and the rough side of a sponge, and a mixture of OxyCLean in hot water. I swear OxyClean will clean anything.
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08-01-2013, 04:47 PM
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Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Kwasniak
"Any PVC cleaner or mineral spirits will work"
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That is exactly what dinghy and fender cleaner is, as PVC is the traditional dinghy material.
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08-01-2013, 07:31 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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Thanks guys...going to lowes for a can of mineral spirits.
Roger
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08-02-2013, 04:16 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I use marine spraynine
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08-02-2013, 05:26 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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Very good stuff also ...........WC
Thanks
Roger
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08-02-2013, 07:02 PM
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Captain
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Massapequa, New York, United States
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i envy you if a dirty power cable is your biggest problem.... 
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08-02-2013, 08:49 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: central Illinois
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Sorry Pas......................... I try to stay on top of the game with our maxum.................being retired helps quite alot too!!!
Roger
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08-02-2013, 10:29 PM
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Captain
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Massapequa, New York, United States
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if you had LED's on that cable then i could understand it... 
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08-04-2013, 08:40 PM
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Lt. Commander
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Surefex HD, cleans pretty much anything and is my number one choice when detailing. I will be giving this a try as i have seen it in use and smells amazing!! Reading their website they do a marine strength version too.
http://www.bio-productions.co.uk/citrus.html
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