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Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
CANVAS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Sunbrella type canvas should be cleaned regularly before
substances such as dirt, roof particles, etc., are allowed to
accumulate on and become embedded in the fabric. The
fabric can be cleaned without being removed from the
boat. Simply brush off any loose dirt, hose down, and
clean with a mild solution of natural soap in lukewarm
water. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. DO NOT USE
DETERGENTS! Allow to air dry.
For heavily soiled fabric, remove the top from the frame.
Soak the fabric in a solution that has been mixed to the
following proportions: 1/2 cup of Clorox bleach and
1/4 cup of Ivory or Lux soap (liquid or soap) per each
gallon of lukewarm water. Allow the fabric to soak until
the bleach has killed the mildew and the stains can be
brushed out with a common kitchen scrub brush. Rinse
the fabric thoroughly in cold water to remove all the soap.
This may require several rinsings. Incomplete rinsing can
cause deterioration of sewing threads and prohibit the
fabric from being properly retreated. Allow the fabric to
dry completely.
DO NOT STEAM PRESS OR DRY IN AN ELEC-
TRIC OR GAS DRYER!
Excessive heat can damage and shrink the fabric since it
is heat sensitive.
This method of cleaning may remove part of the water
and stain repellents that was applied to the fabric during
its manufacture. It is recommended to retreat with such
water repellency products as Apseal and Uniseal. We do
not recommend any wax based treatments such as Thomp-
son’s Water Seal or any of the silicone products such as
SC-15 or Aqua-Tite. Wax based products prevent the fabric
from breathing, and encourage mildew growth while the
silicone products interact with the original
fl uorocarbon
fi nish and seem to cause a rapid loss of water repellency.
Scotchguard has not been found to be very effective for
restoring water repellents to Sunbrella. It seems to work
well in the short run, but not long term.
CLEAR VINYL, ZIPPER & SNAP CARE
Never store canvas wet or in an unventilated, moist area.
Always roll the canvas instead of folding. This is of par-
ticular importance on side curtains or any other part with
the clear vinyl “glass”. Roll the top carefully around the
bows and cover with the storage boot provided.
The clear vinyl “glass” used in side curtains, aft curtains,
visors, and camper enclosures is very susceptible to heat
and cold. Keep vinyl curtains from touching metal tubing
to minimize burning the vinyl.
If the boat is stored with top, side curtains and aft curtain
in place, heat build up inside the boat may discolor the
vinyl.
To clean the clear “vinyl” glass, use a solution of Ivory or
Lux soap, liquid or
fl akes, and lukewarm water. Allow to
air dry. Never use any type of abrasive cleaner as it will
scratch the “vinyl” glass. There are many cleaners and
scratch removers on the market speci
fi cally for clear vinyl.
Handle the clear curtains carefully. They are soft and prone
to scratching.
Canvas parts are designed with zippers. When zippers are
new they can be a little dif
fi cult to use. Zip carefully without
forcing the zipper or the material. They will loosen with use.
A zipper lubricant may be used to help new zippers as well
as maintaining used ones. The most vulnerable part of the
zipper is the starts. Use care when starting the zipper.
Canvas snap fasteners should be unsnapped as close to the
button as possible. Never remove canvas by pulling roughly
on the edge of the material. This can damage the canvas
as well as the fasteners. Use petroleum jelly on snaps to
keep them from developing corrosion especially in harsh
environments.