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12-04-18 | 03:07 PM

dlittle

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Rejuvenate Vinyl

Working on an old Schwinn with a Mesinger saddle, the vinyl isn't too bad, it isn't cracked or anything but it does feel "dry" is there a way to bring the vinyl back to life? thanks.

12-04-18 | 03:12 PM

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I've used dish soap in the past. My concern is that the dish soap might be too aggressive and take of some of the white paint on the seat. I just learned recently about using a mix of Woolite and water. 5 parts water to one part Woolite. Seems like it might be gentler and leave more white paint on the seat while still cleaning pretty good.

12-04-18 | 03:32 PM

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Try Armor All.

12-04-18 | 03:49 PM

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303 Aerospace protectant, really quality stuff.

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12-04-18 | 05:48 PM

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303 Aerospace protectant, really quality stuff.

+1 on that 303 is the best as far as I am concerned and not that pricey.
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12-04-18 | 08:07 PM

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I remember hearing about 303 for my pop up camper parts, can't believe I didn't remember, thanks for the reminder!

12-05-18 | 07:58 AM

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I remember hearing about 303 for my pop up camper parts, can't believe I didn't remember, thanks for the reminder!

LOL, I came across it for taking care of the vinyl roof on my Miata.

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12-05-18 | 03:09 PM

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Many swear by the 303 but I have had good results with Vinylex (by the folks who make Lexol for leather). I'd avoid any of the products that add slippery-ness (from emulsified silicone for example). Vinylex doesn't do that at least not much, IMO.