Upholstery, Canvas And Enclosures - Monterey M3 Owner's Manual

Routine Maintenance

13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures

Marine Interior Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the seats, cush-
ions, bolsters and headliners should be cleaned
periodically with mild soap and water. Any stain,
spill or soiling should be cleaned up promptly to
prevent the possibility of permanent staining.
When cleaning, always rub gently. Avoid using
products containing ammonia, powdered abrasive
cleaners, steel wool, ink, strong solvents, acetone
and lacquer solvents or other harsh chemicals as
they can cause permanent damage or shorten the
life of vinyl. Never use steam heat, heat guns or
hair dryers on vinyl.
Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may
be effective in stain removal, but can cause either
immediate damage or slow deterioration. Lotions,
sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc., contain oils
and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining
of vinyl.
The following are typical stains and cleaning
tips for marine vinyl:
• For normal cleaning – In general most common
stains can be cleaned using warm, soapy water
and clear water rinses. Moderate scrubbing
with a medium bristle nylon brush will help to
loosen soiling material from the depressions
of embossed surfaces. For stubborn stains,
use commercially available mild detergents in
accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• Full strength rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits
may be tried cautiously as a last resort on very
stubborn stains, if the above suggestions do
not work. Indiscriminate use of any solvent
or solvent containing cleaner can severely
damage or discolor vinyl.
Certain stains may become permanently set
unless they are removed immediately. The
procedure for the removal of more severe
staining agents are outlined below:
• Ballpoint Ink, Permanent Marker – Ink spots
will stain vinyl permanently. Immediate wiping
with rubbing alcohol in a well-ventilated area
will remove much of the stain.
• Oil based paint – The use of turpentine in a
well ventilated area will remove any fresh
paint. Dried paint must be moistened carefully
with a semisolid gel-type stripper so that the
softened paint can be gently scraped away.
Rinse with soap and water.
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CAUTION
DIRECT CONTACT WITH PAINT STRIPPERS WILL REMOVE
THE PRINT PATTERN FROM VINYL. PAINT STRIPPERS ARE
VERY CORROSIVE. TAKE CARE TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT BY
WEARING PROTECTION.
• Latex paint – Fresh paint can be wiped off with
a damp cloth. Hot soapy water will normally
remove dried latex.
• Tar, Asphalt – Remove immediately as pro-
longed contact will result in a permanent stain.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with mineral
spirits and rub the stain gently, working from
the outer edge of the stain towards the center
in order to prevent spreading. Rinse with soap
and water.
• Crayon, mustard, ketchup – Sponge with mild
soap and water. For stubborn stains that may
have set, use a cloth soaked in diluted mild
detergent with gentle rubbing. Any remaining
stain should be washed with diluted bleach.
Rinse repeatedly with clean water.
• Chewing gum – Scrape off as much as possible
with a dull knife. Rubbing with an ice cube
will assist and make it easier to remove when
scraping. The remaining gum should then
be removed in a well ventilated area using a
cloth saturated with mineral spirits. Use light
rubbing. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Lipstick, grease, oil, eye shadow, shoe polish
– Apply a small quantity of mineral spirits by
means of a cloth with gentle rubbing. Take
care not to spread the stain by smearing it
beyond its original source. No time should be
lost in removing shoe polish as it contains a
dye that will cause permanent staining. Rinse
thoroughly with water.
• Candy, ice cream, coffee, tea, fruit stains,
liquor, wine, suntan lotion, soft drinks. - Use
clear lukewarm water and a sponge repeatedly.
Any loose material should be gently scraped
with a dull knife. Any soiled area remaining
after drying should be gently rubbed with a
cloth spotted with a mild detergent solution.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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