How much, as in square inches or feet, of vinyl cushions will one 15 oz tube clean?

Plenty. Like at least the entire car seats of three or four average size cars.

After applying the cleaner ,should it be rinsed off ?

Yes, in most cases. Per their website: APPLICATION: 1. Apply SEM Soap to a gray scuff pad 2. Scrub panel thoroughly until surface is clean and finish is dull 3. Rinse with water. Note: When cleaning leather or vinyl, do not rinse with water. Instead, wipe away SEM Soap with a clean, damp towel to remove all residue. Allow to fully dry then repair or refinish according to manufacturer’s instructions

this type of soap was recommended to clean the plastic in a car. Better than dish soap. true???

I have always had good luck using Dawn dish soap for cleaning, except maybe for unwanted excess sudsing. However when I had to refinish my vinyl boat cushions using the SEM vinyl paint, I called SEM in South Carolina. They said the reason to use their soap over regular dish soap to pre-clean the vinyl was because it left no residue. Apparently, with added ingredients, dish soap does. And obviously any residue will prevent the paint from adhering properly.

Would this product work well to clean vinyl that's become tacky due to age?

Maybe. Mine was dirty, but not tacky. This recoating system worked excellently. Two years and boat seats still look like new.

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SEM Soap - 15oz

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Brand
SEM
Item Form
Foam
Material Feature
Mild Abrasive
Scent
Unscented
Specific Uses For Product
Automotive

✨foaming action lifts contaminants

🧼15oz mild abrasive foam

🛋️safe on vinyl, leather & plastic

HK$461

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Description

🧽 Elevate your interior refinishing game with SEM Soap – clean smarter, not harder!

PREP LIKE A PRO - Mild abrasive formula preps surfaces flawlessly for refinishing
STREAK FREE FINISH - Easy application and wipe-off leaves no residue behind
VERSATILE SURFACE CARE - Perfectly safe for vinyl, leather, and plastic interiors
ESSENTIAL FOR SEM PAINT - The must-have first step when using SEM color coats
EFFORTLESS CONTAMINANT REMOVAL - Foaming action floats away oils and water-soluble grime

SEM Soap is a 15oz mild abrasive foam cleaner designed as the essential first step in refinishing flexible automotive substrates like vinyl, leather, and plastic. Its unique foaming action effectively lifts body oils and water-soluble contaminants, ensuring a streak-free surface perfectly prepped for SEM paint applications.

Specifications

ASIN	B000I1DJDG
Best Sellers Rank	#49,941 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #321 in Leather Care Products
Brand Name	SEM
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (432)
Global Trade Identification Number	00646786393624
Included Components	Great Product
Item Form	Foam
Item Type Name	Great Product
Item Volume	15 fluid ounces
Item Weight	16 ounces
Manufacturer	SEM
Material Features	Mild Abrasive / Water-Based
Model Number	39362
Number of Items	1
Part Number	39362
Product Benefits	Repairing
Scent	Unscented
Size	15.7 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Not_Performance_Used
Specific Uses For Product	Automotive Interior
Surface Recommendation	Plastic
UPC	100069772600 208110000501 051020074274 014444909720 000024190992 646786393624 031113017975
Unit Count	15.7 Ounce
Warranty Description	Warranty

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