Motor boat LATREX 335 SIA LATREX
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Maintenance of the boat:
You have to take only special, completely biological decomposable boat cleaning
agents. Don‘t use scouring powder because they scrap and bleach the surface.
The surface consists of an polyester resin deposition as pinhole chargers and
steam barrier as well as four shine layers as ultraviolet protection.
If it is very dirty, rub it with fresh water and a care agent. You can use wine
vinegar for removing lime patches (dried drops of hard water).
You can use customary upholstery cleaner for cleaning and maintenance
upholstery. Before you use them, please test if they go well with the upholstery
on an inconspicuous patch.
The underwater coating should be renewed periodically. This prevents the
growth of alga and shells. You should also clean the underwater part from time to
time with a high pressure cleaning apparatus.
PRACTICAL TIPS ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE :
Protective wood care oils – penetrate deep into the timber, and under the
influence of heat and moisture can adversely affect the adhesion of the caulking
material to the sides of the joint. As a result, the seal between the caulking
material and the sides of the joint may break down, allowing water to enter.
Paints and lacquers are decorative coatings which, when applied to a deck, dry
to form a continuous film over the caulking material as well. Some paints will not
dry properly where they come into contact with the caulking material, leaving the
surface tacky. In time most paints will flake away along the line of the joint. This
spoils the appearance of the deck and causes cracks to open up along the joints.
STAINLESS STEEL
The corrosion resistance of all fittings is based on their ability to constitute a thin
skin together with the air occident, which makes a positive electrical potential.
Specialists call it a CR-passive (CR is standing for chrome).But chrome is in the
galvanic contact series negative and a bit less valuable than iron. If the thin
protection skin is damaged the stainless CR becomes active and less good than
pure chrome. The corrosion can start.
Who is not disappointed about little brown spots on the fittings? They are caused
by flying rust or particles of iron, which fly in the air and in all harbors placed near
big towns. As soon as the flying rust sets down onto the protective coat of the
stainless steel, it destroys the CR passivity very aggressively and fast.
Stainless steel only stays good looking for a long time, if there’s taken good care
of it. Make it your habit to also clean the rail stanchions, pulpits and push pits and
all stainless fittings thoroughly too, if you are washing your boat with clear water.
Clear water will wash away the salt, rust and flying rust, the protective coat will
be "ventilated" and its function is guaranteed again.
