Grp; Plexiglas (Pmma); Stainless Steel; Deck Fittings - BENETEAU OCEANIS 45 Owner's Manual

12.1

GENERAL POINTS

12.1.1 GRP

- Regularly brush the deck using a gentle de-greasing agent then rinse the deck with fresh water.
- Use as few cleaning agents as possible.
- Don't use solvents or aggressive detergent agents.
- Don't discharge cleaning agents into the water: Consult the harbourmaster's office to find out the conditions of water
use and the maintenance area for cleaning your vessel.
- Don't use a pressure washer.

12.1.2 Plexiglas (PMMA)

Never use solvents, alcohol, acetone or
- Rinse plexiglas with fresh water.
detergents on the plexiglass.
- Use a polish paste for thin scratches.
- Consult your dealer concerning deep scratches.

12.1.3 STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (steel) with the addition of chromium. This chromium provokes the formation
of a protective film which separates the steel from the atmosphere outside. This coating is usually invisible as it's so thin.
So in spite of its name this steel is not stainless and requires a minimum of maintenance:
- The use of chrome tools is preferable whenever handling stainless steel ;
- Re-nourish the protective film regularly with passivation paste.
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