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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CARE
The best way of taking care of your Cobalt 360
Performance Cruiser finish is with prevention and
proper care.
Hull/Deck
The finish on your Cobalt boat is known as
gelcoat. The gelcoat used by Cobalt is the finest
available on the market today. With all its
properties, it is not impervious to the elements
and many types of water conditions.
Cleaning Hull/Deck
A multi-purpose boat soap* should be used to
clean exterior fiberglass/gelcoat surfaces on your
Cobalt boat after each use. This product,
depending upon the ratio mixed, is designed to
clean anything from dirty hulls and decks to
greasy engines. Always rinse and wipe off the
finish with a damp towel or chamois.
A fiberglass restorer/wax* should be used to
remove heavy oxidation, characterized by a
chalk/faded surface as well as rust and exhaust
stains. This product will not only remove the
oxidation but also leaves a wax protection on the
cleaned surface in one easy application.
Hull/Deck Care
Paste wax* will help retard UV light damage. We
suggest three coats be applied at the end or the
beginning of the season, depending on the type of
winter boat storage (covered, enclosed storage
facility), and again mid-season.
To extend the life of your gelcoat finish, use a
Cobalt marine mooring cover totally covering the
top deck of the boat for maximum protection.
Additionally, if your boat is to be stored where the
sun is constantly on the side or transom of the
boat, you should consider having some custom
skirting made to compliment the mooring cover.
Tonneau covers will supply adequate short term
protection to the interior, but will not protect the
gelcoat finish. Please check with your Cobalt
dealer for further information on the subject.
*3M carries a complete line of fiberglass care
products.
Upholstery
The vinyl fabric in your Cobalt boat’s interior has
been specially selected to take the tough
punishment of the elements and hard usage of an
active boater. Avoid sharp objects that may cut or
tear your vinyl.
The vinyl in your Cobalt has been coated with
PreFixx protective finish. It’s designed to be
cleaned easily, over and over, without showing
signs of wear. With PreFixx protection, it is
possible to remove stains that could never be
removed before. There are three families of
sunscreen ingredients which may contribute to the
staining of the vinyl in your Cobalt boat.
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Aminobenzoic acids - e.g. PABA
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Hydroxy benzophenones – e.g. Oxybenzone
●
P-methoxycinnamic acid – e.g. Octyl
methoxycinnamate
This list should not be considered inclusive,
although it does represent a large selection of
sunscreens which are known to stain vinyls, even
treated with PreFixx. In actuality, almost any
sunscreen with a high percentage – two percent
or above – of active ingredients is a potential
stainer.
Vinyl staining from suntan lotions is not covered
by the vinyl manufacturer or Cobalt warranties.
Special care should be taken to prevent dark
colored rubber products or Sunbrella™ canvas
from coming in contact with the vinyl upholstery.
Care and Cleaning of Vinyl
Remove ordinary dirt and smudges with a mild
soap and warm water solution. Dry with a soft,
lint-free cloth or towel. For more difficult stains,
use a stronger detergent. Follow the detergent
manufacturer’s instructions closely.
Special Cleaning Problems
The following steps are recommended to clean
stains on PreFixx-protected vinyl upholstery. Many
difficult stains can be removed when these
cleaning agents are used in the following order.
Step 1 Cleaners
Rinse cleansed area with fresh water and dry with
a clean cloth.
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Formula 409™ or Fantastik™
●
Clorox™ Soft Scrub
®
with bleach
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Household cleaners and bleaches
Summary of Contents for 360
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