Interior Care; Fabrics - Monaco 2002 Diplomat Service Manual

Care & Maintenance
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INTERIOR CARE

Fabrics

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surface. Use nylon sticks or equivalent. Avoid using lacquer thinners
or ketone based solvents as these chemicals can damage the painted
surfaces. Be sure the surface is clean and dry before application.
Cut the tube at an angle with smallest usable opening. Avoid a
heavy bead as a little goes a long way. Use finger at a 45° angle on
beaded surface to smooth out product. Do not moisten finger, use a
disposable latex glove. Keep rags or paper towels handy for clean
up. Use care when applying silicone. Plan ahead before starting a
bead. Look for obstacles that may impede application.
Black Urethane:
This product is used for sealing the windshields. It was not
designed to fill holes or other imperfections. Black urethane
comes in a tube and it applies much the same way as silicone
does. Clean up using solvents such as paint thinner. Gloves are
required as this material is hazardous.
Acrylic Sealants (geocel 2300):
This product is used where items are sealed under a painted sur-
face such as the metal corners of the slide-out room. The materi-
al is specially formulated to allow paint adhesion.
Spray Foam:
This product is used as a sealant where a hole has been made for
items such as water lines or wires that are coming through a floor
opening.
The fabrics have been manufactured with the same quality found in a furni-
ture store. If the fabric is abused, it can be damaged. Special care needs to be
taken when the motorhome is exposed to a very humid climate for an extended
period of time. Cover all upholstery and make sure window coverings are down
to protect from sun damage.
Protect the fabric from any unnecessary exposure to moisture. The sofa,
pillows, dinette cushions, living area chair, driver/passenger seating and
window treatments have been treated with Scotch Guard to prevent overall
water spots and soiling. Frequently used items will wear accordingly and may
require more attention than those items not regularly used.
Use the following guidelines for cleaning your upholstery fabrics:
• Water-based cleaners are not recommended.
• If a spill does occur, blot the soiled area. Do not rub it.
• Some solvents are not recommended since they may have an
adverse reaction on specific backings of the upholstery fabric.
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