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CHAPTER 7
Interior Fabrics
Clean fl at good interior fabrics with dry cleaning fl uid style cleaners ap-
proved for use with soft fabrics. Allow adequate ventilation and follow
the label instructions carefully. Normal interior vinyl such as used on
the headliner on cruisers and head clean up with a mild soap and water
solution. Rinse immediately with clean water and wipe dry. Always test
an area with a cleaner before applying it to a larger area.
Routine maintenance is the only practical way to keep the surface of
your boat looking shiny and new. Most objects left outdoors will gradu-
ally deteriorate from exposure to the sun, water, dust and pollution.
Such outdoor exposure can cause your boat’s gelcoat surface to change
or fade. Darker colors tend to fade more rapidly than lighter colors
because they absorb more of the sun’s rays (ultraviolet and infrared).
Basic maintenance includes monthly washing of the boat’s surface to
remove normal accumulation of soil and stain.
AVOID BODILY INJURY!
WAXED GELCOAT SURFACES
CAN BE VERY SLIPPERY.
DO NOT WAX NORMALLY USED AREAS
OF THE DECK, LINER, OR GUNWALES.
DO NOT WAX ANY TEXTURED
OR NONSKID SURFACES
SUCH AS FLOORS, WALKWAYS,
STEPS, LADDERS OR SWIM PLATFORMS.
WEAR NON-SLIP FOOTWEAR WHEN WALKING
ON VESSEL SURFACES.
Fiberglass & Gelcoat
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