Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 112

Routine Maintenance
Job
Routine Cleaning
Stubborn stains,
discoloration or
bleeding
• Remove rust spots (especially around welds)
immediately with a brass, silver or chrome
cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under
rust allowed to remain on stainless for any
period of time.
• Remove rust stains on gelcoat. See dealer for
recommended product.
• Protect stainless with waxes or polishes suit-
able for marine use.
DON'TS
• Do not use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or
steel wool which may actually cause rusting.
• Do not use acids or bleaches which may etch
the naturally occurring protective coating.
• Do not leave stainless steel in contact with
iron, steel or other metals which cause con-
tamination leading to rust or corrosion.
Gemlux Stainless Steel Hardware
Most of the stainless steel hardware on your boat
is made of Gemlux, polished stainless steel. In
order to ensure that your Gemlux stainless steel
maintains its beautiful finish, it is critical that you
care for it properly.
GEMLUX MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning Agents
Soap and Water
GEMLUX Cleaning Wax
Method
Apply with a sponge
or soft cloth. Dry area
completely.
Apply with soft, dry
cloth.
CAUTION
YOUR STAINLESS STEEL CAN BE DAMAGED BY EXPOSURE
TO ACIDS AND OTHER CORROSIVE AGENTS FOUND IN MANY
CLEANING PRODUCTS. A PARTIAL LIST OF ADDITIVES THAT
MAY CAUSE STAINING AND A WEAKENING OF THE FINISH
IS PROVIDED BELOW. USE OF THESE AND OTHER SIMILAR
SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN YOUR BOAT CAN CAUSE YOUR
STAINLESS STEEL TO BLEED AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Chlorsuphonic Acid
Ferrous Lodide
Hydrobromic Acid
Iodine
Sodium Chlorite
Sulphur Chloride
Bleach
Comet
EZ-ON EZ-OFF Cleaner
Ferric Chloride
Fluorine
Hydrofluosilicic Acid
Silver Chloride
When using the boat in saltwater, the hardware
should be washed with soap and water after each
use. Frequent cleaning of your stainless steel
with soap, water and Gemlux Cleaning Wax will
help maintain the finish. Always rinse the metal
thoroughly with clean water and dry completely.
Clean soft cloths or pads should be used. The
use of steel wool pads or other highly abrasive
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Once your stainless is
free of discoloration
and/or bleeding, spray
GEMLUX Passivation
S o l u t i o n d i r e c t l y
onto stainless. Allow
to cure for 30-60
seconds. Rinse with
fresh water and dry
the area. This solution
will help re-passivate
the stainless steel.
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sulphuric Acid
Muriatic Acid
On & Off Cleaner
Rust StainsAway
Ferrous Chloride
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
Sodium Bifluoride
Stannic Chloride
SnoBol
Soft Scrub
Marine Spray Nine
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