Cleaning and Maintenance Of Painted Surfaces
General Cleaning and Maintenance Guidelines
With proper care and maintenance your DuPont Marine Finishes finish will withstand the harshest
marine environments.
Keep your boat clean
♦ Remove salt spray and dirt after each use with clean water and a neutral PH soap and a soft mitt
or felt style brush.
♦ Never use a stiff bristle brush or scrubbing pads as they can scratch the surface.
♦ Dry or chamois the surface to prevent water spotting.
♦ Many soap products are available and suitable for washing your painted finish.
♦ Washing at least twice a month will help keep your finish clean.
Protect your new finish
♦ Protective waxes or sealers can be applied to the finish after the first 60 days.
♦ This will help maintain the finish and improve its longevity.
♦ Carnauba waxes bead water nicely, absorb the acid content in rain and hide minor swirls after
polishing.
♦ They generally last 30 to 60 days.
♦ Synthetic waxes made from modern polymers or acrylic resins offer excellent durability and ease of
application and generally last up to 6 months.
♦ Many companies manufacture products for protecting paint surfaces.
♦ Do not use “cleaner waxes” or products that contain abrasives.
Polish often
♦ Unlike traditional marine finishes, your new DuPont Marine finish is designed to be polished without
damaging the molecular structure of the paint film.
♦ Polishing can help maintain your paint by removing light scratches, marks, oxidation and
environmental fall out.
♦ Polish the finish using a machine at slow speed or by hand.
♦ Use a fine or ultra fine polish/glaze.
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