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Cosmetic Care & Maintenance

CANVAS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Sunbrella type canvas should be cleaned regularly before

substances such as dirt, roof particles, etc., are allowed to

accumulate on and become embedded in the fabric. The

fabric can be cleaned without being removed from the

boat. Simply brush off any loose dirt, hose down, and

clean with a mild solution of natural soap in lukewarm

water. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. DO NOT USE

DETERGENTS! Allow to air dry.

For heavily soiled fabric, remove the top from the frame.

Soak the fabric in a solution that has been mixed to the

following proportions: 1/2 cup of Clorox bleach and

1/4 cup of Ivory or Lux soap (liquid or soap) per each

gallon of lukewarm water. Allow the fabric to soak until

the bleach has killed the mildew and the stains can be

brushed out with a common kitchen scrub brush. Rinse

the fabric thoroughly in cold water to remove all the soap.

This may require several rinsings. Incomplete rinsing can

cause deterioration of sewing threads and prohibit the

fabric from being properly retreated. Allow the fabric to

dry completely.

DO NOT STEAM PRESS OR DRY IN AN ELEC-

TRIC OR GAS DRYER!

Excessive heat can damage and shrink the fabric since it

is heat sensitive.

This method of cleaning may remove part of the water

and stain repellents that was applied to the fabric during

its manufacture. It is recommended to retreat with such

water repellency products as Apseal and Uniseal. We do

not recommend any wax based treatments such as Thomp-

son’s Water Seal or any of the silicone products such as

SC-15 or Aqua-Tite. Wax based products prevent the fabric

from breathing, and encourage mildew growth while the

silicone products interact with the original ﬂ uorocarbon

ﬁ nish and seem to cause a rapid loss of water repellency.

Scotchguard has not been found to be very effective for

restoring water repellents to Sunbrella. It seems to work

well in the short run, but not long term.

CLEAR VINYL, ZIPPER & SNAP CARE

Never store canvas wet or in an unventilated, moist area.

Always roll the canvas instead of folding. This is of par-

ticular importance on side curtains or any other part with

the clear vinyl “glass”. Roll the top carefully around the

bows and cover with the storage boot provided.

The clear vinyl “glass” used in side curtains, aft curtains,

visors, and camper enclosures is very susceptible to heat

and cold. Keep vinyl curtains from touching metal tubing

to minimize burning the vinyl.

If the boat is stored with top, side curtains and aft curtain

in place, heat build up inside the boat may discolor the

vinyl.

To clean the clear “vinyl” glass, use a solution of Ivory or

Lux soap, liquid or ﬂ akes, and lukewarm water. Allow to

air dry. Never use any type of abrasive cleaner as it will

scratch the “vinyl” glass. There are many cleaners and

scratch removers on the market speciﬁ cally for clear vinyl.

Handle the clear curtains carefully. They are soft and prone

to scratching.

Canvas parts are designed with zippers. When zippers are

new they can be a little difﬁ cult to use. Zip carefully without

forcing the zipper or the material. They will loosen with use.

A zipper lubricant may be used to help new zippers as well

as maintaining used ones. The most vulnerable part of the

zipper is the starts. Use care when starting the zipper.

Canvas snap fasteners should be unsnapped as close to the

button as possible. Never remove canvas by pulling roughly

on the edge of the material. This can damage the canvas

as well as the fasteners. Use petroleum jelly on snaps to

keep them from developing corrosion especially in harsh

environments.

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