General Care - Hunter 27 the EDGE Operator's Manual

CLEANING FIBERGLASS
SURFACES
Fiberglass surfaces should be cleaned regularly.
Normal accumulations of surface dirt can be removed
easily by occasional rinsing with water. If you operate
your boat in salt water, more frequent rinsing will be
required. To remove stubborn dirt, grease or oil, use a
mild detergent and a soft brush. Rinse with fresh
clean water. Avoid the plexiglass companionway
slider, windshield, deck hatches and fixed ports when
using a deck brush, since these surfaces can scratch.
It is a good idea to wax the fiberglass once or twice a
year to maintain a deep, glossy appearance. Your
local marine supply should be able to provide an
appropriate wax.
EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD
Cleaning agents and paint ingredients may be
flammable and/or explosive and dangerous to
inhale. Be sure to use adequate ventilation,
and appropriate safety gear (gloves, safety
glasses, respirator, etc.).
CLEANING ACRYLIC
Use only mild soap and water to clean acrylics, i.e.
windows. Do not use products containing solvents
such as ammonia, which is found in many window
cleaners.
DAMAGE HAZARD
Use care when cleaning acrylic. Dry cloth and
many glass cleaners will scratch. Solvents will
attack the surface.
VINYL
These patterns, like all fabrics, require a regularly
scheduled cleaning program. A thorough cleaning
should be administered on a daily, weekly or monthly

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basis depending on use and exposure to dirt and/or
staining agents. It is important to begin treatment of a
stain as soon as possible after a spill. It is advisable
to clean these products as soon as the first signs of
dinginess occur; otherwise, delaying clean up will
require a much greater effort to restore the product to
its original appearance.
Regular cleaning requires the use of a mild cleaner
such as Murphy's Oil soap and water. In situations
where the vinyl has not been washed regularly and
there is a build up of dirt, stronger vinyl cleaners such
as Simonize's Tuff Stuff or Turtle Wax's vinyl/fabric
cleaner are recommended. We do not recommend the
use of any other cleaners. The use of cleaners other
than those recommended may result in irreparable
damage to the product.
In order for the above listed cleaning solutions to work
effectively on stubborn stains, please allow time for
the cleaning solution to soak in thoroughly. Be sure to
remove the cleaning solution before it has time to dry.
Regardless of the type of cleaner used, it is necessary
to finish up with a thorough rinse using fresh water on
a clean sponge or rag. A soft bristled nylon or natural
fiber brush can be used to remove built-up dirt and
staining agents.
Finally, please remember that all our fabric grain
vinyls require a greater cleaning effort to maintain
than comparable smooth grain vinyls. These products
will provide an attractive and durable alternative to
conventional fabrics and vinyls if properly maintained.
FABRICS
Leather: Use mild soap water. Blot dry. Do not scrub
as this will stretch and scratch. Wipe with leather
cleaner/oil to preserve and help prevent cracks before
and after storage.
Fabric: Blot dry. Do not machine wash. Use only mild
soap and water. Wipe with a clean white cloth. If stain
persists, dry clean. Be sure to treat cleaned surfaces
with scotch guard. Stretched or loose covers may be
steam leaned. If foam is removed, it will restuff more
easily if wrapped with thin plastic.
Storage: Cover with airflow fabric to reduce dust build
up. Do not use plastic, as this will cause cushions to
sweat and mildew.
Cushions: If wet, prop cushions vertically to promote
airflow around each cushion. Cushions can be
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