Clean Shore Power Cords?

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So does anybody know a secret to gettting your old cords to look halfway decent again? Mine has so much "gunk" on them I can hardly tell that they were once yellow.
 
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with Starbright Deck cleaner on it. I use it on the shorepower cord, bumpers and seats. Stubborn spots on the gelcoat and nonskid too.
 
Acetone will melt the covering and get it all sticky, do not use acetone.

Magic eraser works, I like the idea of the deck cleaner with it.
 
Acetone, than 303. they will not get sticky with the vinyl protectant.
 
Why would you guys use a product that gets them all sticky and then another product to reverse it.

I don't get it, why not just use something that doesn't make them sticky in the first place?
 
"Why would you guys use a product that gets them all sticky and then another product to reverse it.

I don't get it, why not just use something that doesn't make them sticky in the first place?"

Because you can saturate a rag with Acetone....wipe down the cord a few feet at a time.....put Wax on it...and be done with 25ft. of cord in about 25 minutes. Magic Eraser will hold you hostage for quite a bit longer and it's a much more tedious process.
 
The cord will get ruined with acetone.

Walk the yacht docks in Ft. Lauderdale and ask any Captain with real experience what acetone does to shorepower cords.

I'm not making this stuff up.

My cord is 75' long at 50 amp. Not a cheap run of wire, about $600 and I'm not going to experiment with wax or 303 to find out what numerous captains and engineers have told me first hand, don't ever use acetone on your cords.
 
I cringed when I heard the word Acetone and shore cords because I did that some years ago and regretted.
Acetone and rubber/silicone just don't get along, the cords will eventually swell up.
You might get away with the first application and applying wax might dilute the effect, but I would be scared to re-apply.
Stubborn streaks can be removed with soft scrub and water.
David
 
Use Spray Nine, it gets all the grime off those yellow power cords.
 
It does? Well then mine must not be Shore Power Cords.

I use Acetone on mine and don't have any problems. I guess if you "soaked" them in it you could have some issues but you don't LEAVE the Acetone on it ..........simply dampen a rag and wipe a section of cord........wipe again with a dry rag.....apply a little wax. In fact....I think we use Old English Furniture Polish on ours. I'll check to make sure but I think that's what we use.
My cords look brand new as compared to what they looked like before the treatment.
 
Hey Tanq, must be acetone is a New York thing as I use the acetone also. Use it on the fenders also. As said, a little acetone on a rag and then go over with soap and water. Paul.
 
You are right, I keep a container of acetone onboard and use it regularily most likely on the power cords as well.
 
I also use acetone on fenders, as well as shore power cords. I've never experieced any problems. In fact, my dock cords stay there permanently, and are probably over 12 years old. Still look like the day I installed them.
As for bad advise, that is your opinion. Its up to each individual to decide if they feel its good or bad, not you. If you feel its bad, don't take it. Just my 2 cents.
 
acetone ok, flush with water after using it
 
The secret to using acetone is to use it sparingly and quickly; just a quick wipe with a slightly damp cloth is all you want. If your cloth is dripping with acetone or if you keep it on the surface for more than a second or two you can cause damage.

Use it as a last resort if less aggressive solvents or cleaners don't work; but it does work if done carefully.

Mike
 
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