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3M™ Smart Boater Series Maintenance Guide - Marine Products

3M™ Smart Boater Series Maintenance Guide - Marine Products
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Maintenance Guide From the editors of Boating World magazine Fast. Professional. Results.

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An exceptionally long-lasting high-gloss finish. Superior protection from damaging ultraviolet rays. And a money-back guarantee if you’re not completely impressed. What’s not to wow about? Find out how to give your boat an exclamation point at www.3M.com/Marine. Fast. Professional. Results. 3M, Scotchgard and the Plaid Design are trademarks of 3M. © 3M 2006. All rights reserved.

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Cleaning Restoring Protection Repairs Painting 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.

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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. Bringing your boat back to peak condition is best accomplished by breaking tasks into manageable pieces and using quality products. 3M offers a...

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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. Removing Black Streaks It is especially difficult to remove black streaks because water — mixed with sea spray and dirt — is constantly...

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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- prints. When the cloth is dirty, just throw it in the washing machine. It can be used hundreds of times. Now your boat’s surface is truly clean....

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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. Remember, every time you buff your boat, you remove a little more material. Eventually, you’ll take...

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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. 8 Simultaneously, it leaves behind a hard coat of wax that protects the finish from further oxidation. Using this 3M product combines two steps and...

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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. Mariners who own aluminum boats can use 3M™ Marine Aluminum Restorer and Polish to restore bare...

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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. 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. We understand that your boat is much more than just an investment. It's your pride and joy. Our...

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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. Marine products tend to be a little more expensive, but consider what you paid for your...

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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. 3M™ Marine Mildew Stain Remover works on most marine surfaces including seat cushions, covers, vinyl windows, gelcoat, deck...

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