Section 9 • Care & Refinishing
•Minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sanding and buffing.
4.Permanently Moored or Docked Boats
If permanently moored in salt water or fresh water, your boat will collect marine growth on its bottom. This will detract from the boat’s beauty and greatly affect its performance. There are two methods of preventing this:
•Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap and water.
•Paint the hull below the waterline with a good grade of antifouling paint. DO NOT paint the engine drive surfaces.
NOTE: There are EPA regulations regarding bottom paint application. Consult your Baja® dealer for proper application methods.
5.Topside Areas
A.Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings
6.Acrylic Plastic Sheeting (Plastic Glass)
Never use a dry cloth or duster or glass cleaning solutions on acrylic.
To clean acrylic, first flood it with water to wash off as much dirt as possible. Next, use your bare hand, with plenty of water, to feel and dislodge any caked dirt or mud. A soft,
Grease and oil may be removed from acrylic with kerosene, hexane, white (not aviation or ethyl) gasoline or aliphatic naphtha (no aromatic content).
Do not use solvents such as acetone, silicone spray, benzine, carbon tetrachloride, fire extinguisher fluid, dry cleaning fluid or lacquer thinner on acrylic, since they attack the surface.
Remove fine scratches with fine automotive acrylic rubbing and polishing compounds.
Stainless steel and alloy fittings should be cleaned with soap and water or household glass cleaner. Remove rust spots as soon as possible with a brass, silver or chrome cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under rust that remains for any period of time. Never use an abrasive like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless. These may actually cause rust. To help protect the stainless, we recommend the use of a good car wax.
B.Salt Crystals
When instruments are exposed to a saltwater environment, salt crystals may form on the bezel and the plastic covers. These salt crystals should be removed with a soft, damp cloth; never use abrasives or rough, dirty cloths to wipe plastic parts. Mild household detergents or plastic cleaners can be used to keep the instruments bright and clean.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual Packet for instructions and warranty information.
7.Canvas and Clear Vinyl
Do not fold or store any of the canvas pieces while wet. All canvas should be rolled or folded when dry and stored in a clean, dry place. For clear vinyl pieces, the recommended methods for storage are rolling or laying down flat. The clear vinyl should never be folded or creased as cracking will result. To protect the clear vinyl from rubbing against itself while rolled or stored flat, place a piece of very soft, nonabrasive cloth between the pieces. If the surface of the clear vinyl becomes scratched, the canvas manufacturer has provided a canvas care sheet located in your Owner’s Manual Packet. When storing the rear (aft) curtain, fold the canvas over the clear vinyl window (do not fold clear vinyl), then roll or store flat. Refer to the canvas care instructions in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
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