Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual page 13

2. In salt water areas, dried salt crystals on the plastic will
amplify sunlight. Wash after each use and/or windy day.
DON'TS
Do not subject acrylic material to high temperatures when polishing.
Do not use glass cleaning sprays, scouring compounds, or solvents like
acetone, gasoline, benzene, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner.
Do not use masking tapes, duct tapes or packing 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).
Stainless Steel
Marine grade stainless steel components such as hardware, cleats, eyes, and
rails offer superior corrosion resistance. When properly maintained, stainless
steel will not rust or stain, even in harsh saltwater environments. However, if
not maintained, stainless steel can rust, discolor, or even corrode. The
following guidelines will help keep stainless steel looking good for years to
come.
DO'S
Clean stainless steel frequently (daily in salt or polluted environments)
with mild soap and plenty of water. Any cleaner safe for use on glass is
usually safe for stainless.
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 suitable for marine use.
DON'TS
Do not use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool which may
actually cause rusting.
Apply No-Slip tape or step plates on surfaces which are walked
on. Waxed gel coat surfaces are extremely slippery, especially
when wet.
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 contamination leading to rust or corrosion.
M-6
CAUTION
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