Blackfin 272CC - 12.2 Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures

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Routine Maintenance
Notice:
Boats that are towed behind larger vessels
require special attention to the aluminum
hardware. The salt spray, salty steam, and
chemicals in exhaust gases are particularly
corrosive and will damage the surface of
anodized or powder coated aluminum. It is
imperative that the boat and the aluminum
are cleaned thoroughly at the completion of
each trip or at the end of each day on long
cruises to reduce accelerated deterioration
of the anodizing or powder coating and pre-
mature corrosion to the aluminum.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all
chrome hardware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylics and Plexiglas have properties that make
them ideal for the marine environment. Compo-
nents such as cabin doors and deck hatches need
special care to prevent scratches and other dam-
age. The following guidelines will help keep acryl-
ics and Plexiglas looking good for years to come.
DO’S
• Wash your hatches, windshield connector, side
curtains and other clear plastic pieces, as well
as other acrylic components on your boat with
a mild soap and plenty of lukewarm water.
• Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light
pressure.
• Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with
a damp cloth or chamois.
• Grease, oil or tar may be removed with a
good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha or
kerosene. These solvents may be obtained
at a paint or hardware store and should be
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• To maintain a high-luster nish on your acryl-
ics, we recommend that after properly clean-
ing, apply Meguiar’s
TM
Mirror Glaze #10 with
a soft towel. Note: If slight scratches appear
on acrylics, use Meguiar’s
TM
Mirror Glaze #17
Notice:
Clear plastic (Isinglass) is subject to ultra-
violet (sunlight) degradation over time. It
may turn yellow-brown (a burnt appearance)
and get brittle.
Two things that can accelerate this degrada-
tion are:
1. Direct contact with aluminum or stainless steel
frames. Use “Standos.”
2. In salt water areas, dried salt crystals on the
plastic will amplify sunlight. Wash after each
use and/or windy days.
DON’T’S
• Do not subject acrylic material to high tem-
peratures when polishing.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, cleaners
containing ammonia, scouring compounds, or
solvents like acetone, alcohol, gasoline, ben-
zene, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner.
• Do not use masking tapes, duct tapes or pack-
ing tapes on your acrylic materials.
• Do not drill holes in your acrylic materials
without proper drill bits (special bits are used
in acrylic material to avoid damage).
12.2 Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures
Ultrafabrics Marine Vinyl Cleaning & Care
One of the best ways to keep Ultrafrabrics looking
great and germ-free is through proper mainte-
nance and regular cleaning to prevent excessive
dirt from accumulating.
Cleaners and disinfectants recommended by the
CDC to combat viruses like COVID-19 have been
tested on Ultrafabrics material with no adverse
eects when cleaning guidelines are followed.
1. Wipe up spills as soon as they occur.
2. Clean with soap and water.
3. Sanitize using disinfectants such as (1:5)
bleach/water solution.
4. For stubborn stains, wipe o with isopropyl
alcohol*.
5. Thoroughly rinse all solution residue with clean
water.
6. Air dry.