BENETEAU 461 Owner's Manual page 59

MINOR GEL COAT REPAIRS
To fill in a scratch or small dent, order a Beneteau Gel coat Repair Kit with instructions
for use, from your dealer or obtain a small quantity of gel coat and catalyst.
Clean the affected area and rub it down with wet-and-dry sandpaper, then dry it off
thoroughly (use a hair-dryer if necessary). Mix the components of the gel coat, and fill
the scratch using a spatula avoiding any excess; cover with a sheet of cellophane. Once
hardened remove cellophane and rub down with very fine wet/dry sandpaper (grade 600
or 800), and finish off by polishing the new surface.
THE DECK AND DECK FITTINGS
Using a gentle liquid detergent, scrub all nonskid areas to keep them free of dirt.
Light-alloy sections (tracks, etc.) can be cleaned in the same manner.
The tiny spots of oxidation pitting that may appear on stainless steel parts are nothing to
worry about. Polishing will remove them.
From time to time, lubricate pulley blocks and sheaves, turnbuckles, tracks and travelers
with light grease or a water-repellent lubricant such as WD-40 or Triflow.
After a certain time at sea, your winches will need cleaning inside. They must be cleaned
out completely once a year. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
When dismantling deck fittings, have a bowl close at hand for putting the parts in, and
circle the area with a rolled dishcloth, or the like, so that any screws or springs you drop
do not roll overboard. Use the lubricant recommended by the manufacturer before
reassembling.
Warning! Incorrect re-assembly can cause accidents. Note the order in
which parts are dismantled, which will make it easier to put them
together again later.
Acrylic plastic hatch covers and portholes should be rinsed off with fresh water and
rubbed over with a soft cloth soaked in liquid paraffin.
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