Metal; Clear Vinyl, Zipper & Snap Care - Regal LS4 Owner's Manual

Soak the fabric in a solution that has been mixed to
the following proportions.: 1/2 cup of bleach and
1/4 cup of Ivory or Lux soap (liquid or soap) per each
gallon of lukewarm water. Allow the fabric to soak
until the bleach has killed the mildew and the stains
can be brushed out with a common kitchen scrub
brush. Rinse the fabric thoroughly in cold water
to remove all the soap. This may require several
rinsings. Incomplete rinsing can cause deterioration
of sewing threads and prohibit the fabric from
being properly retreated. Allow the fabric to dry
completely. DO NOT STEAM PRESS OR DRY IN
AN ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER! Excessive heat
can damage and shrink the fabric since it is heat
sensitive.
This method of cleaning may remove part of the
water and stain repellent that was applied to the
fabric during its manufacture. It is recommended
to retreat with such water repellency products as
Apseal and Uniseal. We do not recommend any
wax based treatments such as Thompson's Water
Seal or any of the silicone products such as SC-
15 or Aqua-Tite. Wax based products prevent the
fabric from breathing, and encourage mildew growth
while the silicone products interact with the original
fl uorocarbon fi nish and seem to cause a rapid loss
of water repellency.
Clear Vinyl, Zipper & Snap Care
Never store canvas wet or in an unventilated, moist
area. Always roll the canvas instead of folding. This
is of particular importance on side curtains or any
other part with the clear vinyl "glass". Roll the top
carefully around the bows and cover with the stor-
age boot provided.
The clear vinyl "glass" used in side curtains, aft
curtains, visors, and camper enclosures is very sus-
ceptible to heat and cold. Keep vinyl curtains from
touching metal tubing to minimize burning the vinyl.
If the boat is stored with top, side curtains and aft
curtain in place, heat build up inside the boat may
discolor the vinyl. To clean the clear "vinyl" glass,
use a solution of Ivory or Lux soap, liquid or fl akes,
and lukewarm water. Allow to air dry. Never use any
type of abrasive cleaner as it will scratch the "vinyl"
glass. There are many cleaners and scratch remov-
ers on the market specifi cally for clear vinyl. Handle
the clear curtains carefully. They are soft and prone
to scratching.
Canvas parts are designed with zippers. When zip-
pers are new they can be a little diffi cult to use. Zip
carefully without forcing the zipper or the material.
They will loosen with use. A zipper lubricant may
be used to help new zippers as well as maintaining
used ones. The most vulnerable part of the zipper
is the starts. Use care when beginning to close the
zipper.
Canvas snap fasteners should be unsnapped as
close to the button as possible. Never remove
canvas by pulling roughly on the edge of the ma-
terial. This can damage the canvas as well as the
fasteners. Use petroleum jelly on snaps to keep
them from developing corrosion especially in harsh
environments.

Metal

Keep all stainless steel and other metal parts rinsed
and wiped dry. To maintain their fi nish annually polish
the stainless steel and other bright works at least
annually. Use commercially available metal products
and read the labels carefully before use.
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