Sunbrella Cleaning Instructions; Clear Vinyl, Zipper & Snap Care - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

SUNBRELLA CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Sunbrella should be cleaned regularly before substances
such as dirt, roof particles, etc., are allowed to accumu-
late on and become embedded in the fabric. The fabric
can be cleaned without being removed from the boat.
Simply brush off any loose dirt, hose down, and clean
with a mild solution of natural soap in lukewarm water.
Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. DO NOT USE DE-
TERGENTS! Allow to air dry.
For heavily soiled fabric, remove the top from the frame.
Soak the fabric in a solution that has been mixed to the
following proportions.: 1/2 cup of Clorox 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 ELEC-
TRIC 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 repellents 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 fluo-
rocarbon finish and seem to cause a rapid loss of water
repellency. Scotchguard has not been found to be very
effective for restoring water repellents to Sunbrella. It
seems to work well in the short run, but doesn't maintain
its' performance very long.
Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
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 particu-
lar importance on side curtains or any other part with the
clear vinyl "glass". Roll the top carefully around the bows
and cover with the storage boot provided.
The clear vinyl "glass" used in side curtains, aft curtains, vi-
sors, and camper enclosures is very susceptible to heat and
cold. Keep vinyl curtains from touching metal tubing to mini-
mize 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 flakes, 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 re-
movers on the market specifically for clear vinyl. Handle the
clear curtains carefully. They are soft and prone to scratch-
ing.
Canvas parts are designed with zippers. When zippers are new
they can be a little difficult to use. Zip carefully without forcing
the zipper or the material. They will loosen with use. A zip-
per lubricant may be used to help new zippers as well as main-
taining used ones. The most vulnerable part of the zipper is
the starts. Use care when starting 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 material. This can damage the canvas as
well as the fasteners. Use petroleum jelly on snaps to keep
them from developing corrosion especially in harsh environ-
ments.
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