Exterior Cleaning - Formula Cruiser Owner's Manual

PERFORMANCE CRUISER/SUPER SPORT
Cabin Options
Refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and other
appliances have individual instruction manuals in
your Owner Information Binder. These instruction
manuals list the proper care and maintenance of
the appliance. If you have any questions after
reading the instruction manuals, contact your
Formula dealer for assistance.

EXTERIOR CLEANING

Proper care and prevention is the best way to take
care of your Formula's boat finish.
Vinyl Upholstery
CAUTION
Suntan lotion and insect repellents can
cause rapid staining and deterioration of
the vinyl surface. Remove these products
immediately after contact. Wash the area
with mild soap solution, rinse with clean,
warm water and then towel dry.
Your cockpit upholstery is made of Nautolex
marine vinyl. Nautolex is a cleanable, stain-
resistant vinyl product designed to take the
extremes of weather and still provide years of
dependable service with normal use and care.
Even though it is designed to take punishment, it
can be damaged if a sharp object contacts it.
The Nautolex vinyl upholstery may have PreFixx
protective finish applied to it. Ask your Formula
dealer for additional information.
Each week, wipe Nautolex surfaces with a soft
damp cloth and towel dry. In very rainy weather,
cover or remove the cushions to prevent the
seams from trapping and absorbing moisture.
Cushions should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated
place.
Special Cleaning Instructions—For dirt and
stains that cannot be removed with a damp cloth:
Step 1. Use mild soap and water and, if
necessary, a soft-bristle brush.
Step 2. Any stains still remaining should be
immediately cleaned with isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol. After using mild soap
or isopropyl alcohol, rinse off any
remaining residue with a damp cloth and
towel dry.
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Step 3. If a residual stain remains, and your vinyl
upholstery is protected with PreFixx, use
fingernail polish remover containing
acetone. If the stain has not become
permanent, it should be removed after
rubbing the spot 5 or 6 times. Do not
continue to rub a spot with fingernail
polish more than 6 times. Additional
rubbing could possibly damage the vinyl
finish.
Do not use abrasive powders, steel wool,
undiluted bleach, lacquer solvents,
industrial strength or solvent cleaners, or
vinyl "conditioners" or "protectants" to
clean your vinyl upholstery.
Recommended cleaning solutions for Nautolex.
Type of
Stain
Spray paint
Ballpoint pen
®
Lipstick
Yellow mustard
Bird droppings
Suntan lotion*
Insect repellent
Crayons
®
Eye shadow
Oily soot
Petroleum
products
Coffee, tea
Grape juice
Baby and
olive oil
Chocolate
Ketchup
Hair oil tonic
Blood
Urine
* Independent laboratory testing has shown that
most sunscreen lotions and oils can
permanently stain vinyl products including those
protected by PreFixx.
CRUISER/SUPERSPORT
CAUTION
Cleaning Steps Nautolex
for Nautolex with PreFixx
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