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Owner’s Manual Page 92Care and Maintenance - Section E

E - 1 FIBERGLASS CARE &

MAINTENANCE

Fiberglass is affected by weathering processes and

requires maintenance on a periodic basis to help

maintain the beauty and shine. The effects upon the

gel coat will be dependent upon boating conditions,

storage, type of use, and the care given to the boat

during the boating season.

Scarab

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yellowing, and retain more of its original gloss than

lesser grade gel coats. However, it is still important to

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A. Gen eral Mai nte n ance

For freshwater use, the boat should be washed

once or twice a month. When using in a salt water

environment, considerably more care will be neces-

sary. Be careful when selecting a cleaning agent.

Hand dishwashing detergents are usually gentle and

are recommended for cleaning gel coat. Cleaning

products such as Ivory

or Dawn

hand dish washing

liquid can be safely used. Always read the label before

using any product.

NOTICE

DO NOT use acetone, paint thinner, sol vents,

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clea ners with a “gritty” and abra sive tex ture.

Avoid prod ucts which contain sod ium

phosphate. Common examples of these types

of household cleaning agents are: Tide

™

Oxydol

™

, Janit or-in-a -Drum

™

, Formula 409

™

Clorox

™

, etc. Al ways read the label before

using an agent.

There are several products available which are

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Turtle Wax

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enough to clean without stripping the wax.

NOTICE

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When cleaning nonskid areas, DO NOT attempt to

use a wire brush or sand paper because this will

remove the non-skid gel.

Apply wax once or twice a year to maintain gel coat

lustre. Read the label before using any product. Make

sure prod uct is formulated for gel coat surfaces. Also,

consult a Scarab dealer for their recom mendations.

NOTICE

Do not use carnuba-based waxes. This type

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will produce a very slip pery surface, especially

when wet. Wax may also buildup in the

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be improved and feet will be protect ed from

accidental cuts and bruises.

A darkening or discoloration of the non-skid surfac es

can sometimes occur as a result of wax build up.

Expo sure to the sun and elements can turn the wax

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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 direc tions before

using any equipment.

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.

Chalking is a result of the gel coat’s top surface being

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happens, the color whitens. The chalk is present on

the surface only.

Fading is the uniform change in color. This hap pens

when the actual pig ments have changed color,

especially from excessive chalking, or when the gel

coat has either been stained or bleached by some-

thing.

Yellowing is gel coat which has a yellow cast and

strea king usually deals with a stain or contact with

another surface.

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