9.1
S
ECTION
9 • C
ARE
& R
EFINISHING
52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
1. M
AINTENANCE
AND
R
ECONDITIONING
Your new boat has been designed to provide you
with years of enjoyment and satisfaction. In order
to maintain the factory new appearance of your boat,
we recommend the use of 3M™ Marine's one step
Maintenance and Reconditioning Products designed
specifically for pleasure boats. Following proper
fiberglass maintenance guidelines will help maintain
your boat's performance, value, and enjoyment.
Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use
extreme care when walking on wet gelcoat.
Always wear non-slip foot gear while washing and
waxing boat.
!
WARNING
Care should be utilized in waxing commonly walked
upon areas of the boat to ensure that they are not
dangerously slippery.
!
WARNING
3. F
IBERGLASS
& G
ELCOAT
The fiberglass hull, deck and some interior
parts consist of the molded shell and exterior
gelcoat. The gelcoat is the outer surface, often
c o l o r e d , t h a t p r e s e n t s t h e s h i n y s m o o t h
appearance which is associated with fiberglass
products. In some areas, this gelcoat surface
is painted or taped for styling purpose.
Wash the fiberglass regularly with clean, fresh
water. Wax gelcoated surfaces to maintain the
luster. In nor ther n climates, a semiannual
waxing may suffice for the season. In southern
climates, a quarterly application of wax will be
required for adequate protection.
NOTE: For colored gelcoats, it is important to
follow waxing recommendations in order to
maintain the luster of the gelcoat.
A. A
BOUT
C
OLORED
G
ELCOATS
Colored hulls add a beautiful contrast to all white
boats making them distinctive and attractive. Similar
to paint on cars, colors need more care and
protection (waxing).
Chemical lab tests have proven that colored
gelcoats will show more chalking than white gelcoat
due to an eventual degradation from weathering.
Chalking results from a breakdown of a gelcoated
surface into an extremely fine powder. When this
happens, the color of the part whitens. The chalk
is strictly on the surface. Most house paints are
designed to chalk and then wash off clean with
water. Gelcoat chalk, however does not wash off.
2. P
AINT
C
LEANING
A
GENTS
& O
THER
S
UBSTANCES
Do not use products containing chlorine,
phosphates, perfumes and non-degradable
ingredients. Consult your marine dealer regarding
environmental regulations before painting the hull.
Fumes can last for hours, and chemical ingredients
can harm people, property and the environment.
Common household cleaning agents may cause
hazardous reactions. Read and understand
directions on all paint, cleaning and polishing
materials before using.
EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD
Care and refinishing materials may contain
ingredients that are flammable or explosive. Do not
use such materials in the bilge
Shut off electrical power and ventilate when using
such materials anywhere on the boat or in the
cabin.
Do not create sparks or use lighted materials.
!
WARNING
