Cleaning Products for Inflatable Boats and RIBs
Clean, treat and protect the tubes of your inflatable boat, RIB or tender. Our Blue Marine and Nautic Clean products are suitable for Hypalon, neoprene (including ORCA fabrics) and PVC.
- Clean: New Magic for deep cleaning, Nautic Clean 07 for regular washing.
- Treat mould: Shmuffex.
- Protect: Gumemp100 or Nautic Clean 08, on a clean, dry tube.
Our advice: how to maintain your RIB and how to avoid mould.
More about tube maintenance
Maintaining RIB tubes: clean, treat, protect
Salt, UV, grease and mould gradually attack the tube fabric and its glued seams. Maintenance always follows three steps: clean, treat mould if needed, then protect the tube once it is dry.
Which cleaning product should I choose?
| Product | Role | When to use it | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Magic | Degreasing cleaner (Blue Marine) | Deep cleaning, after winter storage, before a repair | 1 L |
| Nautic Clean 07 | Cleaning shampoo (Nautic Clean) | Regular washing, dull film, engine marks | 750 ml, or box of 12 |
| Shmuffex | Mould remover (Blue Marine) | Black mould and fungus stains | 750 ml |
| Gumemp100 | Protective wax (Blue Marine) | After cleaning, against UV and salt | 750 ml |
| Nautic Clean 08 | Polymer protection (Nautic Clean) | After 07, against UV and dirt, also on gelcoat | 1 L, or box of 12 |
| 15-bottle maintenance pack | 5 New Magic, 5 Shmuffex, 5 Gumemp100 | Fleets, charter companies, clubs and boatyards | 15 bottles |
Frequently asked questions
Are these products suitable for a PVC tube?
Yes. Blue Marine and Nautic Clean products are suitable for Hypalon, neoprene (including ORCA fabrics) and PVC.
How do I remove black stains from a tube?
They are usually mould. Clean the tube, then treat the stains with Shmuffex and rinse. Advice: how to avoid mould.
Should the tube be cleaned before a repair?
Yes. A degreaser such as New Magic removes salt, grease, old waxes and silicones before gluing with the neoprene glue + hardener kit.
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Blue Marine New Magic – Degreasing Cleaner for Inflatable Boats, 1 L
5.0 / 5.0
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New Magic by Blue Marine is a degreasing cleaner designed for the tubes of inflatable boats, RIBs and tenders. It removes salt, oil, ingrained dirt...
Show all detailsBlue Marine Shmuffex – Mould Remover for Inflatable Boats, 750 ml
4.75 / 5.0
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Shmuffex by Blue Marine is a mould stain remover for inflatable boats, RIBs and tenders. It removes black mould and fungus stains from the tubes, a...
Show all detailsBlue Marine Gumemp100 – UV Protective Wax for RIB Tubes, 750 ml
4.5 / 5.0
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Gumemp100 by Blue Marine is a polymer wax that protects and shines the tubes of inflatable boats and RIBs, in Hypalon, neoprene or PVC. It forms a ...
Show all detailsBlue Marine RIB Maintenance Pack – 15 Bottles (3 × 5)
5.0 / 5.0
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This pack brings together the three Blue Marine products to clean, treat and protect the tubes of inflatable boats and RIBs: 5 New Magic cleaners, ...
Show all detailsNautic Clean 07 – Cleaning Shampoo for Inflatable Boats and RIBs
Nautic Clean 07 is a cleaning shampoo designed for inflatable boats, RIBs and tenders. It loosens and removes dull film, grease, engine smoke and e...
Show all detailsNautic Clean 08 – Polymer Protective Wax for RIB Tubes
5.0 / 5.0
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Nautic Clean 08 is a polymer protection for the tubes of inflatable boats and RIBs. It leaves a film that protects against salt, dirt, pollution an...
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