Water Stains on wall liners and curtains

[ronmar]

I was looking at purchasing 1993 Carver 350 Aft Cabin. On the interior walls inside the v-birth is some material that was applied that looks like a very short nap carpet. It was applied all around the window areas and walls. At one time the owner said someone left the port light open and allowed water to run in. Possibly true, but the stains are significant and not just around the port light opening. They are nearly the whole length of the port side wall and on one of the curtains. I suspect at on time there was a more serious leak somewhere. It is dry there now. The material is sort of a whitish color very short napped, and feels like it was applied over a thin layer of padding. The stains are brownish in color. My question is has anyone experienced this and more importantly do you know if it can be cleaned? If so how was the cleaning process performed? The stains, per the owner were there prior to his buying a couple years ago, so I'm certain are quite set in. If they can't be cleaned is there a dying method that could be applied to hide the brownish discoloration?

[RGrew176]

When I bought my 81 Carver there were some stains that could have been from previous leaks. I mixed up a solution of bleach and water and sprayed the stained areas. A little elbow grease and the stains were gone. Not saying that is the best way to get rid of them but it did work for me. I don't remember the exact percentage of bleach I added but 20% or so rings a bell.

[ronmar]

you used on the cloth fabric? I understand on vinyl but thought too harsh for the cloth material on inside walls?

[bud37]

Sounds like that stuff they used to call mouse fur or something like that.....have you tried some of the rug stain cleaner/ carpet cleaner ?? Old water stains are very difficult to remove effectively.

[ronmar]

Qr Bbpost Sounds like that stuff they used to call mouse fur or something like that.....have you tried some of the rug stain cleaner/ carpet cleaner ?? Old water stains are very difficult to remove effectively.

No not yet. I just made an offer on this boat and reduced my offer because of the water stains. Just hoping someone had a magic solution to help when I take possession.

[waybomb]

Monkey fuzz!
On our project, we ripped it all off the walls and replaced it.
Comes right off. A gallon of contact cement and a bunch of yards of monkey fuzz.

[km1125]

My boat had some old stains under several of the portlights that had been leaking and dripping. I did have a cleaner come in and they did an incredible job at cleaning it up. I'm not sure what they used though. You might try a local carpet cleaning shop or ask around the area for carpet shops who are equipped to do boats (small tools to get into small areas)

Qr Bbpost Monkey fuzz!
On our project, we ripped it all off the walls and replaced it.
Comes right off. A gallon of contact cement and a bunch of yards of monkey fuzz.

What did you replace it with??

[RGrew176]

In my case it is what they all call Monkey Fur. It worked for me. Just don't want to strong of a solution. I probably would not use it on vinyl. Might be to strong and cause future problems.

[waybomb]

Qr Bbpost My boat had some old stains under several of the portlights that had been leaking and dripping. I did have a cleaner come in and they did an incredible job at cleaning it up. I'm not sure what they used though. You might try a local carpet cleaning shop or ask around the area for carpet shops who are equipped to do boats (small tools to get into small areas)

Qr Bbpost Monkey fuzz!
On our project, we ripped it all off the walls and replaced it.
Comes right off. A gallon of contact cement and a bunch of yards of monkey fuzz.

What did you replace it with??

More Monkey Fuzz! Got it Wolfe's in Benton Harbor.