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Exterior Vinyl Upholstery
Refer to the OEM information for details on cleaning the exterior vinyl
upholstery.
Avoid saturating the exterior cushions with water. To enhance the
appearance of the exterior cushions and upholstery, occasionally treat
them with an approved vinyl protectant.
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
Exterior Carpet
Rinse the bridge and deck carpet with fresh water when cleaning the other
portions of the yacht’s exterior. When the exterior carpet becomes soiled,
remove the carpet from the yacht 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.
Canvas
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.
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. To store the fabric:
The fabric must be completely dry before you store it. Moisture on stored fabric
can cause the glass to cloud, and the fabric and thread to break down.
1. Thoroughly air dry the fabric.
2. If possible, store the fabric flat (avoid rolling it).
3. Avoid storing the fabric so that its zipper(s) imprints into the next
curtain.
4. Place the fabric in a dry, ventilated area.
When you remove the fabric from storage, check it for cloudy glass and
zipper imprints. In most cases, these can be removed by hanging the fabric
in the sun.
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