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shyr_15
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Post subject: cleaning my spa cover?  Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 2:55 pm |
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charger_1
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 3:52 pm |
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:27 am
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Location: Albert Lea, MN
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Visit a good automotive store and request a vinyl top cleaner for convertibles, and if they have several choices, read on the back to see what covers the grime you need to dispose of. Be a good idea as well to pick up some vinyl top conditioner, as it's cheaper and better than spa cover conditioner sold at spa supply stores.
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Dr. Spa
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:00 pm |
Joined: Tue Feb 24, 2004 9:20 pm
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Location: near San Francisco
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charger_1
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:02 pm |
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Location: Albert Lea, MN
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Quote: Just be aware that many automotive vinyl top conditioners will void any and all warranties on most spa covers.
...if they actually see you using it LOL
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Dr. Spa
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:08 pm |
Joined: Tue Feb 24, 2004 9:20 pm
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Location: near San Francisco
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No.. but if you put in a warranty claim with me, and I look at a sample of your cover, I can almost instantly tell if you voided the warranty by using a product we specify against using.
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Dr. Spa™
Manufacturer of traditional wooden hot tubs,
and the finest insulating spa covers.
Roberts Hot Tubs
1-800-735-5290
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alacy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:57 pm |
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:02 am
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Location: Australia
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we use and supply 303 aerospace protectant - don't know if it'll remove sap, and don't know if its an authorised product for your spa cover - Dr Spa may be able to advise
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Always refer electrical issues to a properly qualified and experienced spa service tech.
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http://www.spaparts.com.au
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charger_1
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 10:37 pm |
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Location: Albert Lea, MN
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IMHO be wary of anyone or any company dictating the use of a limited "approved" product sold as a specialty. Do your research, and make the best judgement you can. Dealers don't always know what is best, just what they are told by the company they represent. Baquaspa is a prime example of such a situation. This is like Chrysler saying you can't use anything but Chrysler oil in the engine, when Valvoline is markibly a better product. Can't sell more covers if they last forever! Keep in mind most dealers are on a commission basis, and pushing select products increases their profit. Just educate yourself by contacting people who deal with canvass and vinyl repairs every day as a profession. You will be amazed at the wealth of knowledge they can provide you on care and maintainence.
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alacy
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Post subject: Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 2:43 am |
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:02 am
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Location: Australia
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I HOPE THE REST OF YOU TECHS ANSWERING shyr_15, REALISE THAT HE IS BULLFROG SPAS ASKING STUPID QUESTIONS TO GET A LINK BACK TO THEIR SITE AND NOTHING MORE.
TO shyr_15 - VALUABLE INPUT IS APPRECIATED - LINK SEEKING IN THE GUISE OF STUPID QUESTIONS FROM SOMEONE IN THE INDUSTRY, IS NOT ! PLEASE BE FAIR TO ALL FORUM USERS AND POST USEFUL REPLIES AND COMMENTS WITH THE INTENTION OF HELPING OR SEEKING HELP FROM OTHERS.
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Always refer electrical issues to a properly qualified and experienced spa service tech.
If in doubt, contact me.
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http://www.spaparts.com.au
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charger_1
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Post subject: Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:32 am |
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Location: Albert Lea, MN
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Quote: I HOPE THE REST OF YOU TECHS ANSWERING shyr_15, REALISE THAT HE IS BULLFROG SPAS ASKING STUPID QUESTIONS TO GET A LINK BACK TO THEIR SITE AND NOTHING MORE.
Indeed that may be the case, however it is a good question especially for those who have never owned a spa before, and worth discussing IMHO
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ATTENTION! USE THE ADVISE ON THIS FORUM WISELY! WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INJURIES, DEATH, DAMAGE, ETC. ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS FORUM!
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Gregavi
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:50 pm |
Joined: Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:00 pm
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So Dr. Spa. What do you recommend using to clean and protect these vinyl covers? You have only stated what not to use. Thanks
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