FabSwingers.com forum: PVC advice

By *ed and Wolfie OP Couple
over a year ago

Gravesend

We have a white PVC dress that seems to have attracted some black marks on it.

Is there a way of safely cleaning it?

Thanks

By *hiny-SinnersCouple
over a year ago

Vale of Glamorgan

"Water and washing up liquid, then dry well and cover with Talc for storage"

No disrespect but that is for rubber not pvc.

By *hiny-SinnersCouple
over a year ago

Vale of Glamorgan

As you might see from my profile, I am a total pvc fetishist with an unjustifiable amount of gear.

To be honest it really depends on the type and quality of pvc. Despite appearances it can absorb some chemicals because it is inherently unstable. Over time pvc perishes because the solvent that binds the top plastic layer together evaporates.

Typically other pvc and some dyes in leather can easily mark white pvc in particular. It is near impossible to remove unless the pvc is more like patent leather, but this thicker form is usually confined to make boots and shoes.

You can try some car dashboard polishing products or even car way, but it rarely fully removes the stain. However, if you are lucky that the stain is sitting on the surface and is not of the type that has sunk in, then soap and water or a wet wipe might be sufficient.

If the worst comes to the worst, and the stain isn’t too big, you could apply a bit of white gloss acrylic paint, but it won’t be a great repair.

Good luck