products.such.as.Ivory.or.Dawn.hand.dishwashing.
liquid.can.be.safely.used..Always.read.the.label..
before.using.any.product.
A.darkening.or.discoloration.of.the.nonskid.surfac-
es.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.
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 phos-
phate. Common examples of these types
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
of household cleaning agents are: Tide
, Janitor-in-a-Drum , Formula 0 ,
™
, etc. Always read the label before
using an agent.
™
,
Oxydol
™
™
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..
Clorox
™
There.are.several.products.available.which.are.spe-
cifically designed to clean fiberglass exterior finishes.
®
Many.companies.like.Johnson.&.Johnson ,.Turtle.
Wax , etc. manufacture cleaning fluids mild enough .
®
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.
to.clean.without.stripping.the.wax.
Fading.is.the.uniform.change.in.color..This.happens.
when.the.actual.pigments.have.changed.color,.espe-
cially.from.excessive.chalking,.or.when.the.gel.coat.
has.either.been.stained.or.bleached.by.something.
NOTICE
Treading on a soiled fiberglass surface can
severely scratch and mar the finish. Keep the
fiberglass as clean as possible.
Yellowing.is.gel.coat.which.has.a.yellow.cast.and.
streaking.usually.deals.with.a.stain.or.contact.with.
another.surface.
When.cleaning.nonskid.areas,.DO.NOT.attempt.to.
use.a.wire.brush.or.sandpaper.because.this.will..
remove.the.nonskid.gel.
Gloss.refers.to.the.shine.of.the.surface..This.can.
change.from.sanding.action,.chalk,.residues,.or.expo-
sure.
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.
Blistering.refers.to.a.condition.in.which.the.unpro-
tected.gel.coat.surface.below.the.waterline.has.
absorbed.water.and.formed.bubbles..See.Section.P5.
for.additional.information.
NOTICE
Do not use carnuba-based waxes. This type
of wax yellows over time and makes the
fiberglass appear yellow.
Follow.the.instructions.below.for.boats.that.have.
weathered.and.chalked.
1..
Wash.
2.
Wax. If this does not work, then use a fine rubbing
compound..If.this.does.not.work.use.400.or.600.
wet or dry sandpaper, followed by fine rubbing
compound.and.wax..
Waxing decks, cockpit floors or other areas on
which one walks is not recommended. Waxing
will produce a very slippery surface, espe-
cially when wet. Wax may also buildup in the
nonskid 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.
When using wax or fine rubbing compounds, make
sure.to.read.the.label.and.follow.the.directions..Some.
helpful.tips.are.listed.below.
Fiberglass and Hull - Section P
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