Bimini Top care

[Evil Sports]

I have not seen anyone paying attention to their Bimini as far as care for the fabric. I could be the whitest person on this forum so I live under that top on long sunny days and figured I should give it some love so it will last longer. Do you guys treat the tops with anything.

 

[Evil Sports]

Anyone???

 

[MOA_Chaser]

My threading started to disintegrate and I had it re-sewn all over by a local shop. I don't know what else to do for it, you could probably treat it with PTFE or something if you wanted to make sure it was waterproof... but we just use it as a sunshade rather than an umbrella unless we're REALLY unlucky. I'd imagine 303 or similar would help shield it from UV rays.

 

[Bruce]

I want to read about someone using Renovo on their Bimini top before I break down and use that half a bottle that I have sitting on the shelf http://www.renovointernational.com/products/reviver.php

It worked great on the Porsche top. It recolors, waterproofs and protects in one step.

 

[Glassman]

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M711...94430&sr=8-1&keywords=meguiars+canvas+cleaner

 

[Evil Sports]

Not actually sure what my top is made out of, does not look like canvas

 

[rkluck]

We absolutely need the bimini as well. The only issue I have had is mildew. I put mildew preventer on the new canvas I bought. I plan to really clean the old one so I have a spare and can swap them out if I want a clean one. So far this year the cover is staying perfect with no mildew.

 

[Evil Sports]

Anyone know what the top material is on 2013 boats

 

[Chillypilot]

I apply this every spring on my cover and my bimini. Both still looks new.

http://www.amazon.com/303-30674-Fabric-Guard-128/dp/B0000AY1W7

 

[Seadeals]

Expensive, but I also vote the 303. My bimini is well worn. It looks good on the top but bad from underneath. I recently used "Surf City Garage Top End Convertible Top Cleaner and Protectant" from W-mart on mine since it could only help. It says "canvas, fabric or vinyl". It made the fabric much softer, smell better and removed some stains; but most of the issues with my bimini seem to be permanent. I am very close to spending the dough for custom Sunbrella...except for the fact that wifey says if I do, I cant talk about getting a new boat anymore. Decisions, decisions.

 

[rkluck]

Mine was the same on the bottom. I put the mildew protector on the new one and it is still looking great. I am going to really clean up the old one and save it for later.

 

[njmr2fan]

Has anyone tried Wet And Forget?

http://landing.wetandforget.com/rem...bFWdrp-0ebaCUytg10HRWHs1ohtrfvkN8axoCirjw_wcB

Ive used it on outdoor furniture and it worked well.

 

[rkluck]

I haven't but I would like to know if anyone has. I am always looking for a way to clean the boat better.