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Routine Maintenance
Gemlux Stainless Steel Hardware
Most of the stainless steel hardware on your boat is
made of Gemlux, polished stainless steel. In order
to ensure that your Gemlux stainless steel maintains
its beautiful nish, it is critical that you care for it
properly.
YOUR STAINLESS STEEL CAN BE DAMAGED BY EXPOSURE
TO ACIDS AND OTHER CORROSIVE AGENTS FOUND
IN MANY CLEANING PRODUCTS. A PARTIAL LIST OF
ADDITIVES THAT MAY CAUSE STAINING AND A WEAKENING
OF THE FINISH IS PROVIDED BELOW. USE OF THESE AND
OTHER SIMILAR SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN YOUR BOAT CAN
CAUSE YOUR STAINLESS STEEL TO BLEED AND WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
Chlorsuphonic Acid
Ferrous Lodide
Hydrobromic Acid
Iodine
Sodium Chlorite
Sulphur Chloride
Bleach
Comet
EZ-ON EZ-OFF Cleaner
Ferric Chloride
Fluorine
Hydrouosilicic Acid
Silver Chloride
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sulphuric Acid
Muriatic Acid
On & O Cleaner
Rust StainsAway
Ferrous Chloride
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrouoric Acid
Sodium Biuoride
Stannic Chloride
SnoBol
Soft Scrub
Marine Spray Nine
When using the boat in saltwater, the hardware
should be washed with soap and water after each
use. Frequent cleaning of your stainless steel
with soap, water and Gemlux Cleaning Wax will
help maintain the nish. Always rinse the metal
thoroughly with clean water and dry completely.
Clean soft cloths or pads should be used. The
use of steel wool pads or other highly abrasive
brushes or sponges are not recommended and
will damage the surface.
Contamination of the surface by chemicals, dirt or
other material hinders the passivation process and
traps corrosive agents, thus reducing corrosion
protection. If your stainless is exposed to such
chemicals it should be re-passivated with Gemlux
Passivation solution.
For purchase information on the Gemlux Clean-
ing Wax or Gemlux Passivation Solution, contact
Gemlux at: Phone: 888-436-5891 Fax: 904-269-
5905 or on the web at www.gemlux.com.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY ABRASIVE
MATERIALS SUCH AS SANDPAPER, BRONZE WOOL, OR
STEEL WOOL BE USED ON STAINLESS STEEL. DAMAGE
TO THE HARDWARE WILL RESULT.
Job Cleaning Agents Method Comments
Routine Cleaning Soap and Water
Apply with a sponge
or soft cloth. Dry area
completely.
Once your stainless is
free of discoloration
and/or bleeding, spray
GEMLUX Passivation
Solution directly
onto stainless. Allow
to cure for 30-60
seconds. Rinse with
fresh water and dry
the area. This solution
will help re-passivate
the stainless steel.
Stubborn stains,
discoloration or
bleeding
GEMLUX Cleaning Wax Apply with soft, dry
cloth.
GEMLUX MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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