Monterey Boats Sport Yacht 330, Owner'S Manual

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330 SPORT YACHT
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 suggestions do not
work. Indiscriminate use of any solvent or sol-
vent containing cleaner can severely damage or
discolor vinyl.
Certain stains may become permanently set un-
less they are removed immediately. The pro-
cedure 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 soap 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 nor-
mally remove dried latex.
• Tar, Asphalt – Remove immediately as pro-
longed 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 re-
maining stain should be washed with diluted
bleach. Rinse repeatedly with clean water.
• Chewing gum – Scrape off as much as pos-
sible 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 de-
tergent 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 thor-
oughly with water.
• Urine Stains – Sponge with soapy water con-
taining 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.