PDQ Yachts 36 Capella Owner's Manual page 48

Hull & Deck 7-7
(Continued)
Topsides &Deck
The topside and deck should be washed with non-abrasive cleaners. A small amount of
ordinary dish soap in a pail of water is sufficient for normal use. If there are any scuff
marks on the hull or deck, these can often be removed with acetone. Acetone will
attack the windows and plastics, so use caution – apply it and wipe it away. Never
allow puddles of acetone to form.
To clean windows, use Windex (or similar mild glass cleaner) and a soft cloth. Never
use Soft Scrub, Scrub 'N Shine, or similar products to clean the windows as these
cleaners contain fine abrasives and chlorine bleach, which breaks down the outer layer
of plastic windows and makes them permanently foggy. Marine stores have specialized
cleaners that contain UV filters.
An alternative is aerosol shaving soap, such as Gillette foamy, because it is fine milled
soap that can't scratch and leaves no residue.
Window fasteners should be checked quarterly. They should be snug, but be careful
not to make them so tight that the material is distorted; this will cause leaks.
Hatches
Check that all hatches are working correctly. Make sure the hinges are still tight,
allowing the hatch to remain open, and adjust them if needed. Examine the seals for
any sign of damage.
To clean hatches, follow the suggestion given for the windows, above. Clean gaskets
only with mild soap and water, and be sure the soap is completely removed.
Graphic Striping
All the stripes are a 3M vinyl product that can be serviced at any of the 3M franchises
called Trim- line. These are an automotive supply company, but they are willing to help
with any problem.
PDQ 36 Capella - Owner's Manual