ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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53 COUPE
7.4.4 Hardware
Clean exterior chrome hardware with any available chrome cleaner. If exterior
stainless steel hardware begins to show signs of ‘bleeding,’ scrub with a mild,
nonabrasive cleaner, such as Bon Ami
®
, to remove any tarnish. Follow with a coat
of wax, as you would the fiberglass surfaces.
NOTE:
Many parts of your boat, including the cleats and bow rail, are made of
stainless steel. All metals in the marine environment, including stainless steel,
require proper maintenance to look their best and remain functional.
To inhibit the corrosion of stainless steel:
•
Wash with a mild soap and fresh water followed by a thorough rinsing with
fresh water; dry with a chamois cloth.
•
Wax stainless steel parts every two to three months with a nonabrasive polish
such as
a premium marine wax
.
•
Use a rust inhibitor spray on areas that cannot be waxed.
7.4.5 Canvas & Upholstery
Clean the exterior upholstery following the steps outlined below. Always rinse
well with clean, fresh water.
To maintain upholstery and canvas:
•
For light soiling, use a solution of 10% household liquid dish soap in warm
water, applied with a soft damp cloth. Rub gently and rinse with a fresh water-
dampened cloth.
•
For heavy soiling, dampen a soft white cloth with a one-to-one (1:1) solution
of Formula 409
®
and fresh water, or Fantastik
®
and fresh water. Rub gently
and rinse with a fresh water-dampened cloth.
•
For more difficult stains, dampen a soft white cloth with a solution of household
bleach (10% bleach and 90% fresh water). Rub gently and rinse with a fresh
water-dampened cloth to remove bleach concentration.
•
Do not use alcohol-based cleaning agents!
•
Apply vinyl conditioner regularly to protect and prolong the life of vinyl uphol
-
stery and help restore it to its original condition.
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