72 • Section 3 — Exterior & Interior Care Cayman 2006
Silicone Sealant:
Primarily used on the sidewalls where a hole has been made and an item installed. This includes windows,
doors, handles, beltline molding, latches and around bases of items surface mounted such as clearance lights. Old
peeling sealant should be removed. Avoid using metal utensils which can scratch the painted 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 fi nger at a 45° angle on beaded surface to
smooth out product. DO NOT moisten fi nger, 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.
Spray Foam:
Used as a sealant where a hole has been made for items such as water lines or wires that are coming through a
fl oor opening.
INTERIOR CARE
Cockpit
The cockpit area dashboard is a molded fi berglass 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 buffi ng 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 lens
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 window 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.
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