washing.detergents.are.usually.gentle.and.are.
recommended.for.cleaning.gel.coat..Cleaning.prod-
™ ™
ucts.such.as.Ivory .or.Dawn .hand.dish.washing.
liquid.can.be.safely.used..Always.read.the.label.
before.using.any.product.
Waxing decks, cockpit floors or other walking
areas is not recommended. Waxing will
produce a very slippery surface, especially
when wet. Wax may also buildup in the skid-
resistant surfaces. Be sure all persons wear
deck shoes while aboard the boat. Footing will
be improved and feet will be protected from
accidental cuts and bruises.
NOTICE
DO NOT use acetone, paint thinner, solvents,
or strong alkaline based detergents, nor
cleaners with a “gritty” and abrasive texture.
Avoid products which contain sodium
phosphate. Common examples of these types
A.darkening.or.discoloration.of.the.skid-resistant.
surfaces.can.sometimes.occur.as.a.result.of.wax.
buildup..Exposure.to.the.sun.and.elements.can.turn.
the.wax.darker,.or.occasionally.can.cause.it.to.
become flaky or powdery. To remove, use fine
rubbing.compound.and.a.low.rpm.buffer.(1200.to.
2000.rpm)..Apply.light.pressure.and.keep.the.buffer.
moving.at.all.times.to.prevent.heat.build-.up..Read..
the.directions.before.using.any.equipment.
of household cleaning agents are: Tide
™
,
,
Oxydol
™
, Janitor-in-a-Drum , Fantastik
™
™
Clorox , etc. Always read the label before
™
using an agent.
There.are.several.products.available.which.are.
specifically designed to clean fiberglass exterior
finishes. Many companies like Johnson & Johnson
®
,.
Turtle.Wax , etc. manufacture cleaning fluids mild
®
enough.to.clean.without.stripping.the.wax...
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
Weathering.occurs.from.direct.sunlight,.water,.chemi-
cals,.and.dust..Some.of.the.terms.below.describe.the.
changes.that.can.occur.to.the.gel.coat.surface...
NOTICE
Treading on a soiled fiberglass surface can
severely scratch and mar the finish. Keep the
fiberglass as clean as possible.
Chalking.is.a.result.of.the.gel.coat’s.top.surface.being.
broken down into an extremely fine powder. When this
happens,.the.color.whitens..The.chalk.is.present.on.
the.surface.only.
When.cleaning.skid-resistant.areas,.DO.NOT.attempt.
to.use.a.wire.brush.or.sandpaper.because.this.will.
remove.the.skid-resistant.gel.
Fading.is.the.uniform.change.in.color..This.happens.
when.the.actual.pigments.have.changed.color,.
especially.from.excessive.chalking,.or.when.the..
gel.coat.has.either.been.stained.or.bleached.by.
something.
Apply.wax.once.or.twice.a.year.to.maintain.gel.coat.
lustre..Read.the.label.before.using.any.product...
Make.sure.product.is.formulated.for.gel.coat.surfaces...
Also,.consult.a.Four.Winns.dealer.for.their.recom-
mendations.
Yellowing.is.gel.coat.which.has.a.yellow.cast.and.
streaking.usually.deals.with.a.stain.or.contact.with.
another.surface.
NOTICE
Do not use carnuba based waxes. This type
of wax yellows over time and makes the
fiberglass appear yellow.
Gloss.refers.to.the.shine.of.the.surface..This.can.
change.from.sanding.action,.chalk,.residues,.or.
exposure.
Blistering.refers.to.a.condition.in.which.the.unpro-
tected.gel.coat.surface.below.the.waterline.has.
absorbed.water.and.formed.bubbles..See.Section..
P-5.for.additional.information.
Follow.the.instructions.below.for.boats.that.have.
weathered.and.chalked.
Exterior Equipment - Section P
Owner’s Manual Page
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