Paint-finish - Maintenance of surfaces
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Brightworks, Paint-Finish, Maintenance of
Surfaces
The surfaces described in this chapter are divided follows:
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Super-structure and top sides
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Teak deck (opt)
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Hull below waterline
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Interiors
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Stainless steel components
Cantiere del Pardo uses some of the best products and treatments available on
the market on the internal and external surfaces of their yachts.
To ensure the best performances, follow these recommendations.
Deck and Top Sides
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Gel coat requires a certain amount of care and maintenance in
order to be kept perfectly clean and glossy.
• Use a solution of water and neutral soap for normal cleaning.
• Use specific detergents or kerosene to remove oil and tar stains.
• Avoid use of acetone, abrasive detergents or chemicals.
• In the case of stubborn stains, use 600 grit wet-and-dry sandpaper.
Use very gently ensuring that you do not remove too much of the
gel coat surface. After sanding, polish to restore the original glossy
finish.
• Especially on blue gel coat, use only special boat wax (there are
many makes available on the market) at least once a year. The wax
protects the gel coat from scratches and dirt and helps preventing
loss of pigment.
Small Repairs to the Deck and Top Sides
• Request information from the Cantiere del Pardo about gel coat,
“curing time”, percentages and catalyzing temperature, but re-
member that you should not work at a temperatures below 16
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and with hight humidity.
• Before starting, thoroughly dry the damaged area and remove all
traces of dirt and oil with acetone.
• Sand the area, then remove the dust.
• Mix the correct amount of catalyst to the gel coat; apply the gel
