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Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
DO NOT STEAM PRESS OR DRY IN AN ELEC-
TRIC OR GAS DRYER! Excessive heat can damage
and shrink the fabric since it is heat sensitive.
This method of cleaning may remove part of the water
and stain repellents that was applied to the fabric during
its manufacture. It is recommended to retreat with such
water repellency products as Apseal and Uniseal. We do
not recommend any wax based treatments such as
Thompson’s Water Seal or any of the silicone products
such as SC-15 or Aqua-Tite. Wax based products prevent
the fabric from breathing, and encourage mildew growth
while the silicone products interact with the original fluo-
rocarbon finish and seem to cause a rapid loss of water
repellency. Scotchguard has not been found to be very
effective for restoring water repellents to Sunbrella. It
seems to work well in the short run, but doesn’t maintain
it’s performance very long.
CLEAR VINYL, ZIPPER & SNAP CARE
Never store canvas wet or in an unventilated, moist area.
Always roll the canvas instead of folding. This is of par-
ticular importance on side curtains or any other part with
the clear vinyl “glass”. Roll the top carefully around the
bows and cover with the storage boot provided.
The clear vinyl “glass” used in side curtains, aft curtains,
visors, and camper enclosures is very susceptible to heat
and cold. Keep vinyl curtains from touching metal tubing
to minimize burning the vinyl.
If the boat is stored with top, side curtains and aft curtain
in place, heat build up inside the boat may discolor the
vinyl.
To clean the clear “vinyl” glass, use a solution of Ivory or
Lux soap, liquid or flakes, and lukewarm water. Allow to
air dry. Never use any type of abrasive cleaner as it will
scratch the “vinyl” glass. There are many cleaners and
scratch removers on the market specifically for clear vi-
nyl. Handle the clear curtains carefully. They are soft and
prone to scratching.
Canvas parts are designed with zippers. When zippers are
new they can be a little difficult to use. Zip carefully with-
out forcing the zipper or the material. They will loosen
with use. A zipper lubricant may be used to help new zip-
pers as well as maintaining used ones. The most vulner-
able part of the zipper is the starts. Use care when starting
the zipper.
Canvas snap fasteners should be unsnapped as close to the
button as possible. Never remove canvas by pulling roughly
on the edge of the material. This can damage the canvas
as well as the fasteners. Use petroleum jelly on snaps to
keep them from developing corrosion especially in harsh
environments.
METAL
Keep all stainless steel and other metal parts rinsed and
wiped dry. To maintain their finish polish the stainless steel
and other bright works at least annually. Use commercially
available metal products and read the labels carefully be-
fore use. Refer to the flyer in the owners information pouch.
Most marinas and boating retail outlets carry metal care
products.
HULL BOTTOM
Never use wire brushes or highly abrasive scouring pads
on your hull bottom. It could damage the gel coat surface
or the bottom paint. The bottom of your boat needs to be
clean since the build up of natural coatings from water or
marine life can potentially create drag and affect your boat’s
performance. Contact a marine professional or Regal dealer
for more information.
BOTTOM COATING/PAINT
If your hull has been fitted with a bottom coating/paint
ensure there is no alga or barnacle growth on the bottom.
In salt water areas it may be required to pull the boat and
scrape the bottom periodically or divers can accomplish
the task.
Touch up any scraped or abraded areas to keep growth
from attaching to them. Touch up as required with the
appropriate bottom coating per the manufacturer .
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