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Glass - Use commercially available glass cleaners or a mixture of fresh water and vinegar. Do
not use abrasives, harsh chemicals or metal scrapers. Regular cleaning will help assure clarity of
the glass for safe boating.
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Window Channels - Clean window channels with mild detergent only. Channels can be sprayed
with silicon aerosol while sliding the glass back and forth.
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Metal - Polish with commercially available metal polishes. A boat or car wax applied periodically
will offer extra protection against the elements.
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Painted Surfaces - Clean with fresh water periodically. Touch up scratches and areas where
paint has chipped off with touch-up spray paint. Touch-up kits are available from the windshield
manufacturer.
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Boat Top Clips – Never slide boat top clips along windshield framework. To change a clip
location, snap on and off the aluminum top track.
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Windshield Vents - Use care when opening and closing vent. Do not force.
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Grounding - Never ground windshield with any electrical devices or appliances.
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Attaching Any Type of Metal Component to the Frame - Whenever attaching any metal
component to the windshield frame, the windshield manufacturer recommends bedding all metal
fasteners in contact with the aluminum frame with Tef-Gel to prevent the possibility of rust,
galvanic corrosion, seizing of moving parts, blistering of painted surfaces, etc. between these two
dissimilar metals.
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Curtain Package and Windscreen
Canvas
One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella brand fabrics looking good and to delay the need for deep or vigorous
cleanings is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with clear water. This practice will help prevent dirt from
becoming deeply imbedded in the fabric and eliminate the need for more frequent vigorous cleanings. In most
environments, a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years. When it's time for a thorough
cleaning, Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned while still installed on your boat. It is important to observe the
following:
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Brush off loose dirt
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Hose down
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Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild soap (Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite – no detergents).
Water should be cold to lukewarm. Never more than 100 degrees.
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Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
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Allow soap to soak in.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Air dry. Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics.
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-
off or other similar stains. Prepare a special cleaning mixture
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Four ounces (half cup) of chlorine bleach.
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Two ounces (one fourth cup) of mild soap.
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One gallon of water.
Allow mixture to soak for up to 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. Repeat if necessary.
Retreating the Fabric – Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish to enhance water repellency. This
finish is designed to last for several years, but must be replenished after a thorough cleaning. Based on test
results, Glen Raven recommends
Sunbrella fabrics. Fabrics should be retreated after thorough cleaning or after five years of use. Check with your
local Sunbrella dealer or distributor for additional information.
For more information, visit the Sunbrella website at www.sunbrella.com for specific recommendations.
See the Tef-Gel website (http://www.wolfwire.com/tefgel/frameset.htm) for
303 High Tech Fabric Guard™
as the preferred re-treatment product for
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