BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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Index C
16.6 INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY
GENERAL POINTS
- The interior upholstery is designed for use inside the boat only.
- The fabric used inside the boat has not had any special treatment to protect it from a saline atmosphere or from UV.
- Make sure the curtains are drawn to protect the interior upholstery from exposure to sunlight.
LEATHER
Maintenance
Leather must be regularly cleaned and waxed.
To do so, clean the leather surface with a damp rag. This will remove dust.
Every 6 months to a year depending on use, apply a leather shampoo on the leather then use a hydrating cream which
will also protect it.
Stain removal
If the leather surface gets stained, clean immediatley using an absorbent piece of paper. Do not scour. Clean with inward
motions to prevent the stain from spreading.
- Dab with denatured alcohol, using a piece of cotton to apply (ink and food stains).
- Apply absorbent powder (talcum) on grease stains.
Wait a couple of hours, then brush away the excess powder.
- Other: Apply white vinegar or acetic acid diluted in water.
- Test the product on a small hidden area of
the surface before cleaning.
- Avoid excessive moisture.
- Do not scrub on leather surfaces.
- If you notice leather colouring on the rag,
immediately stop cleaning.
Hull fittings