Exterior & Interior Care --- Section 3
Cayman 2005
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INTERIOR CARE - Cockpit
The cockpit area dashboard is a molded fiberglass vinyl wrapped pod.
The instrument panel is comprised of various gauges and switches. The
dashboard and instrument panel each have different cleaning requirements.
Clean the vinyl wrapped dash pod following the instructions under Vinyl
Care in this section. In the event a blemish or small cut occurs in the
vinyl, contact a professional upholstery repair service.
Clean the plastic or Plexiglas instrument panels using a cloth dampened
in a mild soap and water solution. Dry using a separate cotton cloth. Plastic
polish products that will help to brighten the appearance of plastic or
Plexiglas instrument panels are Novus Plastic Care
®
; a three-part system;
Meguires
®
; and Johnson Paste Wax
®
, which will require extensive buffing
and rubbing.
Glass lens gauges can be cleaned using glass cleaner. Spray cleaning on
the cloth, not directly onto the lens, to prevent over spray or runoff .
CAUTION:
Most glass cleaning products are volatile to plastics; extreme care must be used
to prevent the glass cleaners from contacting the plastic, making the plastic brittle
and dulling the finish.
TIP:
To determine if the lens is glass or plastic, simply tap the lens with a fingernail.
Plastic will have a dull hollow sound whereas glass will have a clear ping.
FABRICS
If a 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 win-
dow coverings are down to protect fabrics from sun damage.
Protect the fabric from any unnecessary exposure to moisture. Frequently used items require more
attention than those items not regularly used.
Guidelines for Cleaning Upholstery Fabrics:
• Water-based cleaners are not recommended.
• If a spill does occur, blot the soiled area. Do not rub it.
• Some solvents may have an adverse reaction on a specific backing of the upholstery fabric
and are not recommended.
• To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing are recommended to
remove dust and grime.
• Clean spots using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product.
• Clean only in a well ventilated area and avoid any product containing carbon tetrachloride
or other toxic materials.
• Use a professional furniture cleaning service for overall cleaning.
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