Monterey 208 LS Cuddy Owner's Manual page 10

Acrylic and Plexiglass
Acrylics and plexiglass have properties that make them ideal for the marine
environment. Components such as cabin doors, deck hatches, and some
windshields need special care to prevent scratches and other damage. The
following guidelines will help keep acrylics and plexiglass looking good for
years to come.
DO'S
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Wash your acrylic hatches, windshields, and other acrylic components on
your boat with a mild soap and plenty of lukewarm water.
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Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light pressure.
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Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with a damp cloth or chamois.
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Grease, oil or tar may be removed with a good grade of hexane, aliphatic
naphtha or kerosene. These solvents may be obtained at a paint or
hardware store and should be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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To maintain a high-luster finish on your acrylics, we recommend that after
properly cleaning, apply Meguiar's™ Mirror Glaze #10 with a soft towel.
Note: If slight scratches appear on acrylics, use Meguiar's™ Mirror Glaze
#17.
DON'TS
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Do not subject acrylic material to high temperatures when polishing.
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Do not use glass cleaning sprays, scouring compounds, or solvents like
acetone, gasoline, benzene, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner.
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Do not use masking tapes, duct tapes or packing tapes on your acrylic
materials.
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Do not drill holes without proper drill bits in your acrylic materials (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
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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.
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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.
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Protect stainless with waxes or polishes suitable for marine use.
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