Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
7-10 53 COUPE
• Do not use a pressure washer for the first 60 days following the boat’s manu -
facture. Using high pressure while the paint is still fresh could affect the finish.
Also avoid high pressure too close to areas with visible chips or cracks.
• Wash your boat often, especially when exposed to dusty, acidic or alkaline
environments.
• When washing your boat, use non-abrasive, neutral pH (non acidic or alkaline)
detergent. Do not use solvent-based solutions for washing.
• Do not wash the boat with extremely hot water or while the surface is hot.
• Avoid washing with stiff bristles. Soft cloth and soft brushes are recommended.
• Do not allow spilled gasoline, oil, anti-freeze, hydraulic fluid, or windshield
washer fluid to sit on the paint or gel coat; remove immediately by rinsing with
water. With some oils and hydraulic fluids, the allowable exposure time before
staining occurs is significantly shortened if the fluid or the painted surface is hot.
• Have any paint chips, nicks or scratches repaired as soon as they occur to
protect against future degradation.
Should your boat’s finish become damaged, have it repaired as soon as pos -
sible. Contact your Tiara Yachts dealer or a marine service facility and specify
the same Imron ® polyurethane marine finish as used for the original finish.
7.4.3 Plexiglas
®
& Acrylic
The hatches and portlights in your boat are made of Plexiglas ® and must be
cleaned with mild soap and water or Plexiglas
®
cleaner only.
CAUTION
!
Keep all strong solvents such as acetone, and window cleaners
containing ammonia (such as Windex ® ), away from Plexiglas ® and
acrylic surfaces. They can cloud and cause crazing in the Plexiglas
®
and acrylic surfaces.