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Title: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 21, 2018, 09:57:12 PM

I have done the search, have found references but no explanation as to how.
I've tried the bucket and yes it does work, but nor well.
I can also remember someone being anxious about putting the rope in the family washing machine, and getting it done before someone else arrived home.

I am interested in whether you just dump the rope in, or put it inside something else (suggestions welcome) to wash it, and get the job done.
especially with the metal tab on the one end and a metal thimble inside the eye end.

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Bad Scott on February 22, 2018, 04:48:09 AM

Search on here 🤔 Was done a few years ago. Works well  :cup:

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 22, 2018, 05:17:02 AM

It works a treat, wrap the hook in something soft and away you go. Just make sure you time it with the small window of opportunity when the better half is out shopping  >:D

GG

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 22, 2018, 05:20:04 AM

Found the original post

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=11310.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=11310.0)

GG

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: D4D on February 22, 2018, 05:21:32 AM

You can also throw it in a wash bag or pillow case to stop it getting tangled.

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 22, 2018, 08:35:34 AM

Thanks GG, & D4D.
I did search, obviously I didn't ask the right question at the time.

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: paul.o on February 22, 2018, 02:37:28 PM

Send Paceman a PM. He's all over this kind of thing!

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Bad Scott on February 24, 2018, 07:37:49 AM

Quote from: GGV8Cruza on February 22, 2018, 05:20:04 AM

Found the original post

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=11310.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=11310.0)

GG

There’s another thread.   >:D  >:D >:D >:D

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Troopy_03 on February 25, 2018, 08:44:25 AM

How often should you wash your winch rope? Or do you always do it when you shampoo the bullbar?  ;D

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 25, 2018, 10:12:03 AM

Quote from: Troopy_03 on February 25, 2018, 08:44:25 AM

How often should you wash your winch rope? Or do you always do it when you shampoo the bullbar?  ;D

I was hoping someone else would help with that info. 

To my way of thinking, You'd only wash it when It gets filthy.
It's getting coated with dust and road grime where it is any way.

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: Troopy_03 on February 25, 2018, 10:30:50 AM

Quote from: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 25, 2018, 10:12:03 AM

I was hoping someone else would help with that info. 

To my way of thinking, You'd only wash it when It gets filthy.
It's getting coated with dust and road grime where it is any way.

LOL sorry mate, couldn't resist....  ;D

Now all I need is some info on the correct conditioner to use, after washing it...  ;D

Title: Re: washing plastic winch rope?
Post by: geopaj on February 25, 2018, 01:55:42 PM

I just chucked mine in a ‘delicates bag’ and washed it our washing machine (front loader). If I remember correctly,I didn’t use any detergent (just water) and did it while my wife was out  ;D