Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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7.2.8 Exterior Vinyl Upholstery
If you have used Dr. Vinyl to repair damaged upholstery, do not use the
following cleaners on the repaired area as they will damage it.
• Denatured alcohol
• 3M Citrus Cleaner
• Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide
Refer to the OEM information for details on cleaning the exterior vinyl
upholstery.
Avoid saturating the exterior cushions with water. To enhance the appear-
ance of the exterior cushions and upholstery, occasionally treat them with
an approved vinyl protectant.
7.2.9 Exterior Carpet
Rinse the bridge and deck carpet with fresh water when cleaning the other
portions of the boat’s exterior. When the exterior carpet becomes soiled,
remove the carpet from the boat and wash it with hot water and any brand
of carpet detergent suitable for hot water extraction. To remove stains from
the carpet, refer to the carpet OEM information.
7.2.10 Canvas
7.2.10.1 White Vinyl
White exterior enclosures are made from vinyl coated materials. Clean the
enclosures using a sponge dipped in a solution of fresh water and mild soap.
To remove heavy dirt, use a vinyl cleaner. Treat the vinyl with a vinyl
protectant twice each season.
7.2.10.2 Sunbrella
Colored canvas enclosures are made from Sunbrella fabric. This fabric
should be cleaned regularly before dirt accumulates and becomes embedded
in it. The fabric can be cleaned without removing it from the stainless steel
bow supports. Refer to the OEM information for details on cleaning the
Sunbrella fabric.
Do not subject Sunbrella fabric to excessive heat. To store the fabric: