Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 114

Routine Maintenance
the surface will provide additional protection from
the harsh effects of saltwater.
Always repair scratches, nicks and corroded areas
as soon as possible. Corrosion left unaddressed
will lift the paint or powder coating, allowing
moisture to travel between the coating and the
aluminum causing the corrosion to spread below
the coating and damage the aluminum.
If excessive chipping and peeling occurs, it could
be an indication of an electrical fault in the boat or
aluminum fabrication. You should contact a quali-
fied marine electrician to inspect your boat im-
mediately and correct the problem if you suspect
that your boat may have a fault in the aluminum
frame. You should also contact Monterey Boats
Customer Service.
NOTICE:
Boats that are towed behind larger vessels
require special attention to the aluminum
hardware. The salt spray, salty steam, and
chemicals in exhaust gases are particularly
corrosive and will eventually penetrate and
damage the surface of anodized, painted or
powder coated aluminum. It is imperative
that the boat and the aluminum are cleaned
thoroughly at the completion of each trip
or at the end of each day on long cruises
to reduce accelerated deterioration of the
anodizing or powder coating and premature
corrosion to the aluminum.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all
chrome hardware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylics and Plexiglas have properties that make
them ideal for the marine environment. Com-
ponents such as cabin doors and deck hatches
need special care to prevent scratches and other
damage. The following guidelines will help keep
acrylics and Plexiglas looking good for years to
come.
DO'S
• Wash your hatches, windshield connector, side
curtains and other clear plastic pieces, as well
as other acrylic components on your boat with
a mild soap and plenty of lukewarm water.
• Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light
pressure.
• Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with
a damp cloth or chamois.
• Grease, oil or tar may be removed with a
good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha or
kerosene. These solvents may be obtained
at a paint or hardware store and should be
used in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
• To maintain a high-luster finish on your acryl-
ics, we recommend that after properly clean-
ing, apply Meguiar'sTM Mirror Glaze #10 with a
soft towel. Note: If slight scratches appear on
acrylics, use Meguiar'sTM Mirror Glaze #17
NOTICE:
Clear plastic (Isinglass) is subject to ultra-
violet (sunlight) degradation over time. It
may turn yellow-brown (a burnt appearance)
and get brittle.
Two things that can accelerate this degrada-
tion are:
1. Direct contact with aluminum or stainless steel
frames. Use "Standoffs."
2. In salt water areas, dried salt crystals on the
plastic will amplify sunlight. Wash after each
use and/or windy days.
DON'T'S
• Do not subject acrylic material to high tem-
peratures when polishing.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, cleaners
containing ammonia, scouring compounds,
or solvents like acetone, alcohol, gasoline,
benzene, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thin-
ner.
• Do not use masking tapes, duct tapes or pack-
ing tapes on your acrylic materials.
• Do not drill holes in your acrylic materials
without proper drill bits (special bits are used
in acrylic material to avoid damage).
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