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Routine Maintenance
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures
Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the seats, cushions,
bolsters and for the headliner in some cabins,
should be cleaned periodically with mild soap
and water. Any stain, spill or soiling should be
cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of
permanent staining. When cleaning, always rub
gently. Avoid using products containing ammo-
nia, powdered abrasive cleaners, steel wool, ink,
strong solvents, acetone and lacquer solvents or
other harsh chemicals as they can cause perma-
nent damage or shorten the life of vinyl. Never
use steam heat, heat guns or hair dryers on vinyl.
Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may
be effective in stain removal, but can cause either
immediate damage or slow deterioration. Lotions,
sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc., contain oils
and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining
of vinyls.
• Dry soil, dust and dirt - Remove with a soft
cloth.
• Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened
with water.
• Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water
dampened soft cloth and allow to air dry.
• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth
dampened with Ivory Flakes
®
and water. Rinse
with clean water.
• Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with either
Fantastik Cleaner
®
or Tannery Car Care
Cleaner
®
and rub with a soft cloth. Rinse with
clean water.
• Liquid spills - Wipe immediately with a clean
absorbent cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Food grease and oily stains - Spray immediately
using either Fantastik Cleaner
®
or Tannery Car
Care Cleaner
®
, wiping with a soft cloth. Take
care not to extend the area of contamination
beyond its original boundary. Rinse with clean
water.
Acrylic Canvas (Sunbrella)
Modern, bright colored canvas tops are usually fab-
ricated from acrylic fabrics with the trade names
like Sunbrella
®
, Argonaut
®
, etc. Acrylic fabrics look
similar to cotton canvas but are much more durable
and color fast.
Acrylic canvas can be cleaned by using Ivory Flakes,
Ivory Liquid or another mild soap and water. Scrub
lightly and rinse thoroughly to remove the soap. Do
not use detergents, as they will deteriorate the water-
proofing in the fabric. The underside can be brushed
with a soft brush and sprayed with a disinfectant to
prevent the accumulation of dirt and mildew. The top
or accessories should never be folded or stored wet.
In fresh water areas, the top and curtains should be
washed weekly. This is particularly important if the
boat is stored near a highway, airport or in a large city.
Residue from jet fuel, exhaust fumes and industrial
pollution can shorten the life of tops and enclosures.
In saltwater areas, the top and curtains should be
rinsed with fresh water after each use and at least
weekly if it is stored outside. Saltwater attracts mois-
ture and dirt can shorten the life of fabric tops and
enclosures. The salt is also abrasive and can cause
premature wear in the fabric and stitching.
After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose some
of its ability to shed water. If this occurs, wash the
fabric and let it dry thoroughly. Then treat the outside
surface with a commercially available waterproofing
designed for this purpose. Waterproofing is available
in bulk at most canvas shops. One-gallon garden
sprayers are excellent for applying waterproofing.
Notice:
Some leakage at the seams is normal and un-
avoidable with acrylic enclosures.
Laminated Vinyl Tops
Laminated vinyl top material is a lamination of two
plies of specially formulated vinyl with an inner rein-
forcing core fabric. The most common trade name
for this fabric is Weblon.
®
It is not unusual for the
interior ply to be a different color than the exterior.
There is a greater tendency for this type of fabric to
leak at the seams than with acrylic or vinyl coated
polyester. Paraffin wax that matches the top can be
used to seal the seams if necessary.
Laminated vinyl fabrics should be cleaned periodically
by using Ivory Flakes, Ivory Liquid or another mild
soap and water. Scrub lightly and rinse thoroughly
to remove the soap. Do not use detergents or harsh
cleaners like bleach and ammonia. They will attack
the vinyl in the fabric and shorten its life. The top
or accessories should never be folded or stored wet.
In fresh water areas, the top and curtains should be
washed weekly. This is particularly important if the
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