Cobalt Digital Inc 1999 190, Owner'S Manual

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The vinyl fabric in your Cobalt’s interior has been especially selected to take the tough
punishment of the elements and hard usage of an active boater. Avoid sharp objects that
may cut or tear your vinyl.
The vinyl in your Cobalt has been coated with PreFixx protective finish. It’s designed
to be cleaned easily, over and over, without showing signs of wear. With PreFixx
protection, it is possible to remove stains that could never be removed before. There are
three families of sunscreen ingredients which may contribute to the staining of the vinyl
in your Cobalt.
• Aminobenzoic acids - e.g. PABA
• Hydroxy benzophenones - e.g. Oxybenzone
• P-methoxycinnamic acid - e.g. Octyl methoxycinnamate
This list should not be considered inclusive, although it does represent a large selection
of sunscreens which are known to stain vinyls, even treated with PreFixx. In actuality,
almost any sunscreen with a high percentage - two percent or above - of active
ingredients is a potential stainer.
Special care should be taken to prevent dark colored rubber products from coming in
contact with the vinyl upholstery. The optional mooring cover comes with black rubber
straps and these straps could stain the vinyl permanently.
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DAY-TO-DAY SOIL
Remove ordinary dirt and smudges with a mild soap and warm water solution. Dry with
a soft, lint-free cloth or towel. For more difficult stains, use of a stronger detergent is
recommended; provided the detergent manufacturer’s instructions are followed closely.
SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS
The following steps are recommended to clean stains on PreFixx-protected vinyl
upholstery. Many difficult stains can be removed when these cleaning agents are used in
the following order.
STEP 1 CLEANERS
• Formula 409™, Fantastik™.
• Clorox™ Soft Scrub® with bleach.
• Household cleaners and bleaches. Rinse cleansed area with fresh water and dry with
a clean cloth.
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