
9.2
SECTION 9 • CARE & REFINISHING
290 Sundancer
®
6. TOPSIDE AREAS
A. STAINLESS STEEL AND ALLOY FITTINGS
Stainless steel and alloy fi ttings 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 in stru ments bright and clean.
REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
5. CARE FOR BOTTOM PAINT
From time to time a slight algae or slime forms on all
vessels. The bottom painted portion of the hull can
be wiped off with a coarse Turkish towel or a piece
of old rug while the boat is in the water. Do not use a
stiff or abrasive material to clean the bottom paint.
The bottom paint should be inspected annually. If it
needs repainting consult your Sea Ray
®
dealer.
4. PERMANENTLY MOORED OR
D
OCKED 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 re gard ing bottom
paint application. Consult your Sea Ray
®
dealer for
proper application methods.
3. STAINS AND SCRATCHES
Although gelcoat and painted surfaces are resistant
to deep stains, a need for cleaning will occasionally
arise. But, the use of some common cleaning agents
will permanently discolor or otherwise damage the
fi nish on your boat.
• Do not use abrasive porcelain-cleaning powders.
These are too abrasive and contain chlorine
and ammonia, either of which will permanently
discolor gelcoat and paint.
• Never use nail polish remover (acetone) or any
ketone solvents.
• Use diluted household detergents to remove
surface soil and stains. Before using a given
brand, check to make sure it contains no
chlorine or ammonia.
• Alcohol can be used to remove diffi cult stains.
But it must be promptly washed off with mild
detergent and water.
• Minor scratches and deeper stains that do not
penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light
sanding and buffi ng.
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