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10 Convertible

that your boat may have a fault in the aluminum frame. You
should also contact Albemarle Customer Service.

Note: Boats that are towed behind larger vessels require

special attention to the aluminum hardware. The
salt spray, salty steam, and chemicals in exhaust
gases are particularly corrosive and will eventually
penetrate and damage the surface of anodized or
powder coated aluminum. It is imperative that the
boat and the aluminum are cleaned thoroughly at
the completion of each trip or at the end of each day
on long cruises to reduce accelerated deterioration
of the anodizing or powder coating and premature
corrosion to the aluminum.

Note: You should contact Albemarle Customer Service

before making any modiﬁcations to aluminum
fabrications. Unauthorized modiﬁcations can void
the warranty.

Chrome Hardware

Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hard-
ware.

Acrylic Plastic Glass

Acrylic glass scratches easily. Never use a dry cloth or glass
cleaning solutions on acrylic. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and
water for routine cleaning. Solvents and products containing
ammonia can permanently damage acrylic plastic glass.

Fine scratches can be removed with a ﬁne automotive clear
coat polishing compound. A coat of automotive or boat wax
is beneﬁcial to protect the surface.

Do not use the following on acrylic glass:

Abrasive cleaners

Acetone

Solvents

Alcohol

Glass cleaners

Cleaners containing ammonia

13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and

Enclosures

Vinyl Upholstery

The vinyl upholstery used on the exterior seats and bolsters,
and for the headliner in the cabin should be cleaned periodi-
cally with soap and water.  Any stain, spill or soiling should
be cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of permanent
staining.   When  cleaning,  always  rub  gently.   Avoid  using
products  containing  ammonia,  powdered  abrasive  cleaners,
steel wool, strong solvents, acetone and lacquer solvents or
other harsh chemicals as they can cause permanent damage or
shorten the life of vinyl.  Never use steam heat, heat guns or
hair dryers on vinyl.

Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may be effective in
stain removal, but can cause either immediate damage or slow
deterioration. Lotions, sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc.,
contain oils and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining of
vinyls.

The following are typical stains and cleaning tips for
vinyl:

•

Dry soil, dust and dirt - Remove with a soft cloth.

•

Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with
water.

•

Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water dampened
soft cloth and allow to air dry.

•

Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with Ivory
Flakes

and water. Rinse with clean water.

•

Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with either Fantastik
Cleaner

or Tannery Car Care Cleaner

and rub with a

soft cloth. Rinse with clean water.

•

Liquid spills - Wipe immediately with a clean absorbent
cloth. Rinse with clean water.

•

Food grease and oily stains - Spray immediately using
either Fantastik Cleaner

or Tannery Car Care Cleaner

wiping with a soft cloth. Take care not to extend the area
of contamination beyond its original boundary. Rinse with
clean water.

Canvas and Side Curtains

Acrylic (Sunbrella) canvas should be cleaned periodically by
using a mild soap and water. Scrub lightly and rinse thoroughly
to remove the soap. Do not use detergents. The top or acces-
sories should never be folded or stored wet.

After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose some of its
ability to shed water. If this occurs, wash the fabric and treat
it with a commercially available water prooﬁng designed for
this purpose.

Note: Some leakage at the seams is normal and unavoid-

able with acrylic enclosures.

Side curtains and clear connectors can be cleaned with mild
soap and water.  They should not be allowed to become badly
soiled.  Dirt, oil, mildew, and cleaning agents containing am-
monia, will shorten the life of the vinyl that is used for clear
curtains.  After cleaning the curtains and allowing them to dry,
apply a non-lemon furniture polish or an acrylic glass and clear
plastic protector to extend the life of the curtains.