Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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General Care and Maintenance
Cruiser
10-5
CORROSION
PROTECTION
Hardware, Fasteners and
Fittings
Check all fasteners, fittings, hinges, latches, rails
and cleats for corrosion and tightness. Repair or
replace any items that need attention. Never use
automotive replacement parts when replacing
marine parts.
Periodically clean all hardware with approved
marine cleaners or mild soap and water. Never
use abrasive cleaners or materials; they will
scratch the polish and protective coatings on the
hardware and cause the hardware to corrode.
Applying a coating of marine-grade wax can help
maintain the original shine of the hardware and
help prevent corrosion.
Gemlux Stainless Steel
Information and Care
Instructions
The GEMLUX Stainless Steel products on
your boat are made to the highest quality
standards.
Stringent quality control processes
such as metallurgical analysis, precision
polishing, multiple inspections and Six Sigma
procedures ensure the highest quality possible. In
order to ensure that your GEMLUX Stainless
Steel maintains its beautiful finish, it is critical that
you care for it properly.
Cleaning and Cleansers
Frequent cleaning of your stainless steel with
soap, water and GEMLUX Cleaning Wax will help
maintain the finish. Always rinse the metal
thoroughly with clean water and dry completely.
Clean soft cloths or pads should be used. The
use of steel wool pads or other highly abrasive
brushes or sponges are not recommended and
will damage the surface.
Contamination of the surface by chemicals, dirt or
other material hinders the passivation process
and traps corrosive agents, thus reducing
corrosion protection. If your stainless steel is
exposed to such chemicals, it should be
re-passivated with GEMLUX Passivation solution.
WARNING: Your Stainless Steel can be damaged by exposure to acids and other corrosive agents found
in many cleaning products. A partial list of additives that may cause staining and a weakening of the finish
is provided below. Use of these and other similar solutions to clean your boat can cause your Stainless
Steel to bleed and will void your warranty.
Chlorsulphonic Acid
Ferrous Iodide
Hydrobromic Acid
Iodine
Sodium Chlorite
Sulphur Chloride
Bleach Comet
EZ-ON, EZ-OFF
Cleaner
Ferric Chloride
Fluorine
Hydrofluosilicic Acid
Silver Chloride Sodium Hypochlorite
Sulphuric Acid
Muriatic Acid
On & Off Cleaner
Rust StainsAway
Ferrous Chloride
Hydrochloric Acid Hydrofluoric Acid
Sodium Bifluoride
Stannic Chloride
SnoBol
Soft Scrub
Marine Spray Nine