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NOTICE
NEVER use abrasive cleaners, detergents or soft
scrub type cleaners to wash your boats surfaces.
NEVER use abrasive pads, brushes or sponges
to attempt to remove stubborn stains.
NEVER use strong solvents or detergents which
contain chlorine.
Stainless Steel Care
NOTICE
NEVER use abrasive cleaners, detergents or soft
scrub type cleaners to wash your boats surfaces.
NEVER use abrasive pads, brushes or sponges
to attempt to remove stubborn stains.
NEVER use strong solvents or detergents which
contain chlorine.
NEVER use silver cleaners.
The cleaner your stainless trim and fittings can be
kept, the greater the assurance of optimum corrosion
resistance. Without proper care even the best
stainless steel will corrode.
Stainless steel is strong and corrosion resistant, but
still requires maintenance to keep its appearance.
Frequent routine cleaning of your stainless steel
with a mild soap and water solution and coating
with a good grade cleaning wax will help maintain
the finish.
• Wash with mild soap and cold or lukewarm
water.
• Dry THOROUGHLY.
• Apply cleaning wax with a soft, dry cloth.
• Allow wax to dry, then polish and buff.
Even the finest cleaning powders can scratch or
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burnish a mill-rolled surface. On polished finishes,
rubbing or wiping should be done in the direction
of the polish lines, NOT across them.
Crevice corrosion, a brownish coloring which
occurs where two pieces of stainless hardware meet
is caused by impurities in water and air. It can be
easily cleaned with a good grade marine polish using
a sponge, cloth or small bristled brush (for nooks
and crannies).
Aluminum Care
Preventative maintenance is essential to life of the
metals on your boat. The presence of salt particles
and moisture is the major cause of white spots,
pitting and corrosion.
The use of harsh chemicals can also cause
deterioration. Manufacturers and applicators of
protective coatings will not warrant protective
coatings on metals in the marine environment.
Proper owner maintenance is required to reduce
deterioration which will result in most cases by
failure to wash down and wipe dry after each use
and/or the use of abrasive, acidic or other improper
cleaners.
Wash completely using a soft cloth and mild
detergent to remove salt particles. Hosing alone
will not dislodge all particles. DO NOT allow soap
to dry as it may cause stains on coated surfaces.
Make sure to wash and dry the full circumference
of aluminum parts.
Apply an aluminum protectorate at least twice each
year, more frequently as conditions warrant. Neglect
will cause pitting of the surface which cannot be
reversed.
Inspect and repair or replace all damaged nylon
bushings, washers or other hardware designed to
prevent contact with dissimilar metals.
Whenever electrical or electronic changes are made
to the boat, a qualified marine technician should
check aluminum parts for stray currents. Make sure
all electronic equipment is properly grounded with
adequate sized wire.
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