7 Maintenance
NOTICE
When using a machine, do not exceed the speed of 1200 rpm.
Using a higher speed may burn the gelcoat.
NOTICE
Do not wet sand a gelcoat surface in direct sunlight.
1.
Spray water to the area that needs to be sanded.
NOTICE
Keep the surface continuously moist while sanding.
2.
Sand the surface with a 1000 grit sandpaper (for example Mirka Abralon).
If you use a machine, use a low rpm speed to get the best result.
Keep sanding until the entire surface is equally matt.
3.
Sand the surface with a finer 1400 grit sandpaper.
4.
Sand the surface once more with an even finer-grit sandpaper.
This saves time in the buffing and polishing stage.
5.
After sanding, when the surface looks equally matt, rinse the surface with fresh water and allow
to dry.
6.
Buff and polish the surface to get the gloss back.
7.
Wax the surface.
7.1.1 Maintenance notes
The boat requires a certain amount of maintenance. This is especially relevant for external parts which
are exposed to sun and salt water.
A proper maintenance of your boat contains the following:
• Wash the boat with fresh water regularly.
• If the boat is used throughout the year, polish the hull approximately every fourth months.
• Polish the stainless and chromed parts with chrome polish.
• Clean the aluminium parts with fresh water. Add soap to the water, if necessary.
• Rinse the cover with fresh water. Allow to dry thoroughly before folding away.
• Clean and maintain teak surfaces with products that are made for that purpose.
Over time, the teak deck takes on a satin grey appearance, if not maintained.
• Clean a composite deck with a soft brush and a mild soap solution.
• Avoid using aggressive cleaning agents.
• If the boat is stored or docked in an environment where there are noticeable hard air conditions,
for example, near harbours, in lively sea routes, highways and power stations, you have to pay
special attention to the RST parts of the boat.
This kind of air conditions can cause premature corrosion to the RST parts and damage to
gelcoat surfaces.
• Polish and wax RST and gelcoat parts (especially coloured gelcoat parts) approximately every
fourth month so that the parts will not face fading or other visual defects.
Brabus Shadow 500 2021-2022
Document ID: 500MY22-202205EN
Owner's Manual
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