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NOTICE
The appearance and longevity of the exterior
upholstery will be affected by water saturation.
Protect these items appropriately.
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REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY
Should upholstery become severely soiled, torn, or in
some manner damaged, replacement upholstery cush-
ions are available. Larger upholstery items have sepa-
rate component parts for easier serviceability.
Depending upon the year and model of the boat, most
upholstery parts can be obtained through your Four
Winns® servicing dealer within a short period of time.
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CARPET CARE
A. Interior and Exterior Carpet
Four Winns® Sport Boat models use a high quality grade
carpeting in the cabin and cockpit. Vacuuming and occa-
sional rug shampooing are recommended for extended
life and appearance. It is 100% UV stabilized Olefin™
Polypropylene fiber.
The optional snap-in carpet for the cockpit with fiber-
glass liner is also made of 100% UV stabilized Olefin™
Polypropylene fiber. This is an exterior grade, high qual-
ity carpet with rubber-type backing.
NOTICE
DO NOT dry carpeting in an automatic dryer.
The snap-in carpet may be periodically washed with mild
laundry soaps or shampooed, dried and reinstalled. Ad-
ditional information is listed below.
B. Cleaning and Maintenance
The following information should be useful in helping you
keep your carpet looking well maintained.
Carpet made with Olefin™ fiber possesses built-in stain
and soil release for easy, less costly maintenance. Regu-
lar vacuuming and occasional shampooing help it stay
attractive and serviceable.
C. Stain Removal Testing
Even the most stubborn stains can be removed from
Olefin™ fiber following the procedures outlined. A total
of thirty-four stains were selected as being representa-
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tive of spills commonly occurring on carpets. Stains were
pressed into the carpet to simulate foot pressure follow-
ing a spill. Stains were applied to a two-inch square
section and allowed to penetrate. Removal was per-
formed after two weeks. Carpets were tested for stain
removal by an independent laboratory. Stain removal
was effective for all 34 stains. Results are shown in the
table.
D. Stain Removal Procedure
Regular maintenance such as vacuuming, hosing or
washing should be performed. Most stains and mildew
are easily removed from carpet made with Olefin™ fiber
using common household cleaners.
Olefin™ fiber is so resistant to chemical attack that Clorox
Bleach™ may be used to clean up any mildew that may
result from excessive wetness.
Code for stain removal procedure (See Table 1):
"A" Apply hot water and detergent.
"B" Apply volatile dry solvent, work with bone spatula,
blot.
"C" Flush by hot water extraction.
Recommended reagents:
•
Carpet detergent such as Mintex™ (Hydromaster®)
or any carpet detergent suitable for hot water ex-
traction.
•
Volatile dry solvent such as Carbona™, Energene™,
or Picrin™ (Street®).
•
Oily type paint remover such as nail polish remover,
Energene™ or Pyrotex™ (Street®).
•
Neutral lubricant such as Streetex Spray Spotter™
(Street®) or alternate treatment with detergent and
Energene™.
Refer to Table I.
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