User Guide

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apply to the preparation,
masking and priming. For
optimal results, always fol-
low the paint manufac-
turer’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.
Conclusion
Congratulations on a job
well done. You’ve been per-
sistent, and hopefully you’ve
used the right products for
the job at each step. Your
boat is now sparkling clean,
freshly repaired and as
ready as ever for the water.
As you can see by the
descriptions of these pro-
gressive boat-maintenance
tasks — along with the opti-
mal products for each —
3M manufactures a product
series that works perfectly
in the marine environment
and provides professional
results. And while the
whole process has taken
some time, using high-qual-
ity 3M products has mini-
mized the amount of time
spent on cleaning and main-
tenance tasks.
The beauty of finding a
company that offers a series
of maintenance and repair
products is that each prod-
uct helps individual tasks
smoothly segue into the
next, until the entire project
is done. Now it’s time to get
out on the water, relax and
enjoy your boat with family
and friends. Bon voyage!
For more information on
3M Marine products, visit
3M.com/marine, or call
[phone].
”MUST HAVE” 3M PRODUCTS
Here’s a short list of 3M products that every boat
owner should consider keeping on hand for quick
cleaning and repair situations. You’ll be surprised how
often you can use these products — and how much
easier they’ll make your life.
3M™ Marine Boat Soap
3M™ Marine Cleaner and Wax
3M™ Marine Vinyl Cleaner and Protector
3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200
3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 4000 UV
3M™ Marine Liquid Wax
Scotchgard™ Marine Liquid Wax
3M™ Marine Color/Gloss Restorer
3M™ Marine Mildew Block
3M™ Marine Mildew Stain Remover
3M™ Marine High Performance Cleaning Cloth
3M™ Marine Silicone Sealant
3M™ Marine Black Streak Remover
3M™ Marine Non-Skid Cleaner
3M™ Marine Boat Wash
3M™ Marine Metal Restorer and Polish
Scotch® Blue Painter’s Tape #2090