Maintenance Guide From the editors of Boating World magazine Sponsored by MARINE Fast. Professional. Results.
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CONTENTS Cleaning Restoring Protection Repairs Painting 04 07 12 13 16 Published by Trans World Publishing Inc. © 2006 Boating World. All rights reserved. 2100 Powers Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 955-5656 Fax (770) 952-0669 www.boatingworldonline.com To subscribe, visit www.boatingworldonline.com or call (770) 955-5656.
Properly maintaining your boat protects your investment and helps keep it looking new longer. There are many reasons for performing your own boat maintenance, but the best reasons are the time and money you will save. Cleaning and repairing are not that difficult. Using the right tools and supplies for the job, boat maintenance can be accomplished relatively quickly, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your boat with family and friends.
but not just any soap. Household detergent can harm many boat surfaces, as well as the environment. Household soaps may appear to do an adequate job, but your boat’s finish can become oxidized in a matter of weeks. Begin washing your boat with 3M™ Marine Boat Soap. This versatile product features a concentrated formula that quickly cleans the hull, decks, carpet, canvas — even the engines. Just mix with water to achieve the desired cleaning strength.
Choosing The Right Cloth The 3M™ Marine High Performance Cleaning Cloth may cost a little more than using an old T-shirt for a cleaning rag, but it’s more effective. Its unique bi-component microfibers and knit construction provide excellent dust, water and oil pickup. The cloth may be used dry or damp, with or without cleaning chemicals. The high-performance cloth is terrific for removing solvents, dust and abrasive residues, waxes and finger- 6 prints.
RESTORING Time, weather, sun and salt all take their toll on a boat’s surface. Despite your best efforts, your boat’s “new look” finish will eventually fade. Fortunately, there are a variety of 3M products available to restore a boat’s finish, depending on the amount of oxidation that has occurred. The best way to remove oxidation and restore shine is to “buff-out” your boat. Done correctly, and with the right compounds, glazes and waxes, you’ll bring the life back to your boat’s appearance.
tle carried away with the buffer in the previous step, just apply Finesse-It II Glaze to smooth things out. As a final step, apply 3M™ Scotchgard™ Marine Liquid Wax, 3M™ Marine Ultra Performance Paste Wax or 3M™ Marine Liquid Wax to provide UV protection from the sun’s damaging rays. One-Step Process (Heavy Oxidation) 3M™ Marine Restorer and Wax is designed to remove heavy oxidation, chalking, fading, minor scratches, rust and exhaust stains.
Restoring And Polishing Metals By now your boat is buffed and sparkling. However, a quick glance reveals that the metal needs some attention. Time to use 3M™ Marine Metal Restorer and Polish. It restores and polishes stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper and chrome, by removing rust, oxidation and tarnish. Use marine metal restorer and polish to wipe down the cleats on your boat, and not only will they look good, but handling lines on the cleats will be easier when the surface is clean.
ou’re having dinner with your friends on their boat, when suddenly it hits you that their boat looks brand new even though it is older than yours. Later you ask your friend what his secret is to keeping his boat looking so new. He smiles and proceeds to tell you about all of the great products from 3M. Y 3M Marine makes products that protect, maintain, or repair your boat so that you can continue to take pride in its appearance. 3M Marine brings innovative solutions to all your boating needs.
PROTECTION Your boat is now looking showroom new and ready for another year on the water. You have put in a lot of hard work — and it shows. But how are you going to keep it looking good? While it may be tempting to simply grab a can of wax at the auto parts store, resist that temptation. Automotive waxes are good for what they were designed for — your car or truck — but they are not formulated to work like marine protectors. Using the right product for the job delivers fast, professionallooking results.
To give your boat that just-waxed look and feel, use 3M™ Marine Clean and Shine Wax on your boat. To save time, this product can even be sprayed on your boat while it’s still wet so you can get back to having fun. Surface Protection Mold and mildew grow quickly in a marine environment and do more than just smell terrible; they can actually deteriorate fabric surfaces and cause allergic reactions. Easy to use ... simply spray it on, allow to penetrate, and wipe clean.
Sealant 5200 is a high-performance polyurethane adhesive/sealant that becomes tack-free in 48 hours and completely cures in five to seven days. This adhesive stays flexible, holds its strength above or below the waterline, and resists salt water and hinge plates that have marginal screw strength. This product has high strength, shock and vibration values. 5200 will help prevent the screws from elongating and also keeps the hinge plate in place.
other parts. Just fill holes to slightly below the surface of the surrounding area. Then Sealant 5200, it allows for future disassembly of parts and can be used above and below the waterline. It’s a good all-around adhesive/sealant product to have in your boat repair kit. Semi-Structural Repairs For semi-structural repairs above and below the waterline, use 3M™ Marine High Strength Repair Filler. Its unique formulation features short strand fiberglass.
PAINTING Painting the bottom of your boat is not difficult; however, it is a dirty job. And if you do not protect your body and the immediate environment, it can be hazardous. Therefore, you need the proper equipment, supplies and paint to perform a good bottom paint job that will last. Surface Prep Like other boat-maintenance tasks, it is important to make sure the surface you are working on is clean. Use 3M™ Marine Boat Wash to clean the hull as soon as it’s out of the water.
MASKING Mask off areas where you don’t want paint. You may want to get creative and paint some new stripes with the tape. With so many different masking tape types and sizes, you can create just about any design you want. When you take on a project like this, you’re effectively performing a complete detail of your boat. It’s time consuming, but having all the supplies on hand before getting started makes the job that much easier and faster.
apply to the preparation, masking and priming. For optimal results, always follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations. Generally, apply the primer, and let it dry. Then, sand the surface with a 3M™ Imperial™ Hookit™ II Dust-Free Film Disc (P220-P400). Because any paint can be hazardous, use the same types of protective gear and precautions you used when you painted the bottom of your boat.
Clean – Restore – Protect Your boat is your pride and joy. At 3M Marine we make products that protect, maintain, or restore your boat’s appearance so it can continue to be your pride and joy for years to come. Let our products help you get the job done right the first time so you can spend more time enjoying your boat. For more information visit our website at www.3M.com/Marine or call toll free 1-877-366-2746. Fast. Professional. Results.
We know how mildew makes you feel. Mildew is a relentless enemy. Sink it fast with 3M™ Marine Mildew Stain Remover and 3M™ Marine Mildew Block. Our unique, two-tiered approach not only cleans away tough mildew stains easily, but also helps prevent them from coming back. Find out how you can fight less and enjoy boating more at www.3M.com/Marine. Fast. Professional. Results. 3M is a trademark of 3M. © 3M 2005. All rights reserved.
