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STARBRITE NON-SKID DECK CLEANER

My Bombard Aerotec 380 is a fantastic little boat but one bugbear that I have always had is that it’s extremely difficult to keep the inflatable floor looking clean. It seems to absorb dirt into the tiny indentations that give the floor its grippy nature, an unavoidable occurrence when launching in and retrieving from the Thames.

I have tried many different products over the years to limited effect but after yet another failed attempt using mild detergent, a scrubbing brush and pressure washer, Julie at Chas Newens Marine suggested I try Starbrite Non-Skid Deck Cleaner. It can be used on PVC RIB floors and tubes as well as