Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
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The following are typical stains and cleaning
tips for exterior marine vinyl:
•
For normal cleaning – In general most
common stains can be cleaned using warm,
soapy water and clear water rinses. Moderate
scrubbing with a medium bristle nylon brush
will help to loosen soiling material from the
depressions of embossed surfaces. For
stubborn stains, use commercially available mild
detergents in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
Full strength rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits
may be tried cautiously as a last resort on
very stubborn stains, if the above sugges-
tions do not work. Indiscriminate use of any
solvent or solvent containing cleaner can se-
verely damage or discolor vinyl.
Certain stains may become permanently set
unless they are removed immediately. The
procedure for the removal of more severe
staining agents are outlined below.
• Ballpoint Ink, Permanent Marker – Ink spots
will stain vinyl permanently. Immediate wiping
with rubbing alcohol in a well-ventilated area
will remove much of the stain.
• Oil based paint – The use of turpentine in a
well ventilated area will remove any fresh paint.
Dried paint must be moistened carefully with a
semisolid gel-type stripper so that the softened
paint can be gently scraped away. Rinse with
soapy and water.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH PAINT STRIPPERS WILL
REMOVE THE PRINT PATTERN FROM VINYL.
PAINT STRIPPERS ARE VERY CORROSIVE. TAKE
CARE TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT BY WEARING
PROTECTION.
• Latex paint – Fresh paint can be wiped off
with a damp cloth. Hot soapy water will
normally remove dried latex.
• Tar, Asphalt – Remove immediately as
prolonged contact will result in a permanent
stain. Use a cloth lightly dampened with
mineral spirits and rub the stain gently, working
from the outer edge of the stain towards the
center in order to prevent spreading. Rinse
with soap and water.
• Crayon, mustard, ketchup – Sponge with
mild soap and water. For stubborn stains that
may have set, use a cloth soaked in diluted
mild detergent with gentle rubbing. Any
remaining stain should be washed with diluted
bleach. Rinse repeatedly with clean water.
• Chewing gum – Scrape off as much as
possible with a dull knife. Rubbing with an ice
cube will assist and make it easier to remove
when scraping. The remaining gum should
then be removed in a well ventilated area using
a cloth saturated with mineral spirits. Use
light rubbing. Rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
• Lipstick, grease, oil, eye shadow, shoe
polish
– Apply a small quantity of mineral spirits
by means of a cloth with gentle rubbing. Take
care not to spread the stain by smearing it
beyond its original source. No time should be
lost in removing shoe polish as it contains a
dye that will cause permanent staining. Rinse
thoroughly with water.
• Candy, ice cream, coffee, tea, fruit stains,
liquor, wine, suntan lotion, soft drinks
– Use
clear lukewarm water and a sponge repeatedly.
Any loose material should be gently scraped
with a dull knife. Any soiled area remaining
after drying should be gently rubbed with a
cloth spotted with a mild detergent solution.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Blood, leaf residue - Sponge the area with a
clean cloth soaked in cool water. If stubborn
stains remain, use household ammonia and rinse
repeatedly with a clean, wet cloth. Do not
use hot water or soapsuds, as this will set the
stain.
• Bird excreta, nausea stains - Sponge the
area with soapy water containing diluted
bleach until the stain is removed. Rinse
thoroughly with water.
• Urine Stains – Sponge with soapy water
containing a small amount of household
ammonia. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Surface mildew – Wash with diluted bleach
using a soft nylon brush for stubborn growth.
Rinse repeatedly with clean cold water.