Starbrite sells a product specifically for cleaning shorepower
cables. It is called "Power Cable Cleaner/Protector". I have
no idea if it works. Keeping shorepower cables clean is
not at the top of my list :)

Doug
s/v Callista

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
I have a set of grungy looking yellow 50 amp cables that I'd like to
clean up.

Does anyone know of a good cleaning product and/or technique short of
going out and buying new ones?

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
I have a set of grungy looking yellow 50 amp cables that I'd like to
clean up.

Does anyone know of a good cleaning product and/or technique short of
going out and buying new ones?

You need something that works fast on grease, but won't mess with the
plastic. Put on some gloves and use a very concentrated solution of Dawn
dish liquid applied with the rough side of a two-sided dish sponge. Whatever
doesn't come off with that doesn't matter unless you're anal about seeing
perfect yellow.

After the cord dries, apply a light coating of ArmorAll or Son of a Gun to
help maintain flexibility.

Its not great. Made the mistake of wasting money on it once.

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In article ,
Doug Dotson wrote:


Starbrite sells a product specifically for cleaning shorepower
cables. It is called "Power Cable Cleaner/Protector". I have
no idea if it works. Keeping shorepower cables clean is
not at the top of my list :)

Doug
s/v Callista

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
.. .
I have a set of grungy looking yellow 50 amp cables that I'd like to
clean up.

Does anyone know of a good cleaning product and/or technique short of
going out and buying new ones?

In article ,
Doug Dotson wrote:

Starbrite sells a product specifically for cleaning shorepower
cables. It is called "Power Cable Cleaner/Protector". I have
no idea if it works. Keeping shorepower cables clean is
not at the top of my list :)

Doug
s/v Callista
==================================================
On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:39:50 GMT, (Karl
Denninger) wrote:

Its not great. Made the mistake of wasting money on it once.

==================================================

I agree. I was having better luck with Simple Green and a 3M scrubbing
pad. I've been reluctant to try anything more agressive out of
concern for ending up with sticky cables. Once that happens, the
rubber breaks down and sheds on to everything.

Glad I never tried anything to clean them. Just not worth it to
impress the neighbors.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Doug Dotson wrote:

Starbrite sells a product specifically for cleaning shorepower
cables. It is called "Power Cable Cleaner/Protector". I have
no idea if it works. Keeping shorepower cables clean is
not at the top of my list :)

Doug
s/v Callista
==================================================
On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:39:50 GMT, (Karl
Denninger) wrote:

Its not great. Made the mistake of wasting money on it once.

==================================================

I agree. I was having better luck with Simple Green and a 3M scrubbing
pad. I've been reluctant to try anything more agressive out of
concern for ending up with sticky cables. Once that happens, the
rubber breaks down and sheds on to everything.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:07:22 -0500, "Doug Dotson"
wrote:

Glad I never tried anything to clean them. Just not worth it to
impress the neighbors.

=====================================

It was more a matter of trying not to depress them. :-)

Also the contrast of my nice new dock with grungy cables was a
fearsome sight.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:16:00 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:07:22 -0500, "Doug Dotson"
wrote:

Glad I never tried anything to clean them. Just not worth it to
impress the neighbors.

=====================================

It was more a matter of trying not to depress them. :-)

Also the contrast of my nice new dock with grungy cables was a
fearsome sight.

Use that 303 stuff I told you about - my brother used it on his shore
line and that was really abused. Came out looking practically brand
new - practically. :)

Later,

Tom

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 22:32:46 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Use that 303 stuff I told you about - my brother used it on his shore
line and that was really abused. Came out looking practically brand
new - practically. :)

==========================

I tried to find it at the local marine emporiums and struck out. I
guess I'll have to order it online. Where did your brother get his?

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 22:32:46 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:


Use that 303 stuff I told you about - my brother used it on his shore
line and that was really abused. Came out looking practically brand
new - practically. :)


==========================

I tried to find it at the local marine emporiums and struck out. I
guess I'll have to order it online. Where did your brother get his?


(Butting in here)

You might find it at an automotive store or an RV joint.

Eisboch

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 22:32:46 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Use that 303 stuff I told you about - my brother used it on his shore
line and that was really abused. Came out looking practically brand
new - practically. :)

==========================

I tried to find it at the local marine emporiums and struck out. I
guess I'll have to order it online. Where did your brother get his?


Used to get mine at either BoatUS, BoatersWorld or West Marine.

There are lots of places on the web to buy it also.