BENETEAU First 20, Owner'S Manual

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12.1 GENERAL POINTS
12.1.1 Polyester
- Regularly brush the deck using a gentle de-greasing agent then rinse the deck with fresh water.
- Use as few cleaning agents as possible.
- Don't use solvents or aggressive detergent agents.
- Don't discharge cleaning agents into the water: Consult the harbourmaster's office to find out the conditions of water
use and the maintenance area for cleaning your vessel.
- Don't use a pressure washer.
12.1.2 Plexiglas (PMMA)
- Rinse plexiglas with fresh water.
- Use a polish paste for thin scratches.
- Consult your dealer concerning deep scratches.
12.1.3 STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (steel) with the addition of chromium. This chromium provokes the formation
of a protective film which separates the steel from the atmosphere outside. This coating is usually invisible as it's so thin.
So in spite of its name this steel is not stainless and requires a minimum of maintenance:
- The use of chrome tools is preferable whenever handling stainless steel;
- Re-nourish the protective film regularly with passivation paste.
Never use solvents, alcohol, acetone or
detergents on the plexiglass.
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