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Regular maintenance will greatly extend the
life of your canvas and boat windows.
Cleaning Marine Canvas
Please keep seats covered when not in
use! The more they are covered, the longer they will last.
Vinyl is porous and will take a stain if left unattended. For that reason,
when you have sun bathers liying on the seats with lotion on, put a towel down
or a quick cleaning when back at the dock or trailer will work.
When you get a spill or some other small disaster, just wipe it up as soon as
possible. The stain inhibitors will help keep the problem at bay. If you need
some water to help out, just dip one end of a towel in the lake, and use the
other end for drying.
Regular cleaning is recommended. If you use the boat every other weekend, a
quick cleaning and treatment every 6 weeks.
The best bet is to use warm water and a small amount of dish soap or ivory
soap. A plastic bristle brush works well for scrubbing, and rinse with a hose or
a wet towel. You can also use any "marine vinyl cleaner", read the bottle
please.. You can really scrub the vinyl, it is strong and flexible. As long as
the cleaner will not harm the vinyl, scrub till you get tired.
If by chance you have some mildew or stain from leaves. Use One (1) tablespoon
ammonia, one fourth (¼) cup hydrogen peroxide, three-fourths (¾) cup of water.
Scrub/ Rinse / Dry.
Do not use Automotive Cleaners as they will harm the vinyl composition
and will take years away from the life of your seats. Marine Vinyl has
ultra-violet resistant treatment, stain inhibitors, and plasticizer's (for
flexibility ) added during the manufacturing process. Automotive and household
cleaners and treatments remove the protective coatings and devolve the
plasticizer's. These cleaners and treatments will also weaken the thread that is
used to sew the vinyl.
After you clean or prepare the surface apply a 'small' amount of vinyl
treatment to keep the vinyl soft, add sun screen, and additional stain barrier.
PLEASE use a "Marine Vinyl Treatment", not an automotive vinyl treatment with
silicone. '303 Aerospace Protectant', or 'Starbrite Marine Vinyl Treatment'
works well. Note that Most marine vinyl treatments must be kept from freezing.
Cleaning- Marine Vinyl
Visit Strataglass's web site for Care of their product
and 20/20 >>>>Click Here>>>
30 and 40 Gauge Clear Vinyl Windows
Clear vinyl (aka "isenglass") has a smooth highly polished
surface that can be easily scratched and marred if mishandled
during normal use or cleaning.
Vinyl windows should be cleaned regularly. Be sure to hose or blow off
loose dirt particles from the surface and then use either plain water or
a mild soap and water solution. Apply with a soft cloth or tissue to
gently clean window. Never use harsh brushes or abrasives when cleaning
vinyl windows.
The effect of sunlight combined with environmental pollution may
sometimes alter the chemical structure of your vinyl window, resulting
in discoloration and brittleness. To maintain the clarity and extend
the life of your vinyl windows, it is recommended that you regularly use
cleaners and polishes made for clear vinyl.
Do handle your windows with care.
Do use a soft cloth or tissue when cleaning.
Do flush with lots of water when cleaning.
Do clean regularly with mild natural soaps or mild detergents.
Do not use harsh detergents or strong chemicals.
Do not use products containing silicones or alcohol.
Do not rub vinyl windows when dry, they will scratch.
Do not use brushes or abrasives when cleaning.
Do not store windows dirty or you may get scratches.
Do not store windows when wet, you may get mildew.
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POLYWINDOW marine enclosures
Polycarbonate is a shatter proof type of plastic which has many
uses including eyeglasses, aircraft windows and bulletproof windows.
Wash POLYWINDOW marine enclosure panels with lukewarm water containing a
neutral detergent using a soft sponge, a wool cloth or a chamois. Rinse
with water.
POLYWINDOW marine enclosures are more scratch resistant then regular
clear vinyl windows, but like all forms of plastic they too can be
scratched. Never use razor blades, scrapers, squeegees, brushes etc.
Strataglass
Click this link
Strataglass for complete product information
including care and maintenance.
Stamoid
Click this link
Stamoid for information on care and maintenance.
Sunbrella
Click this link
Sunbrella for complete product information,
then look for and click "care and cleaning".
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