• Cleansing
• Washing and Waxing
• Fixtures
• Windshield
• Boat Cushions
• Hatches
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  Cleansing is Preventative Maintenance
  
  Remember, even a boat that's been sitting dockside can accumulate dirt and marine scum that can harm the finish. Keeping your vessel free from dirt and grime will help protect it from the harsh impact of the sea while adding years of life to its finish.
  The key to taking the chore out of washing your boat maintenance is to do wash and wax with carnauba wax boat cleaning products weekly or after each use.
  There are a variety of wash and wax products on the market that can make the chore less labor intensive, just be sure to use a quality boat wash and wax that will not harm the vessel's existing wax, gelcoat or paint.
  Mild wash and wax products containing carnauba or another top-grade wax are recommended. Be sure to avoid cleaners with abrasive substances.
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Washing and Waxing

Begin by hosing down the vessel. Boats should be washed from top to bottom, then bow to stern.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the washing product. Thoroughly rinsing the vessel and drying all surfaces will prevent soap-scum buildup, waterspotting and dulling the finish. Particularly if you are washing your vessel on a sunny day, be sure to wash and dry as you move along ... don't wash the entire surface, then rinse the entire surface. This prevents the washing material from drying before it is buffed. Waterspots can also appear if water is allowed to evaporate on surfaces. Remember, to wash boat and wash and wax boat to take the chore out of washing your boat maintenance is to do wash and wax with carnauba wax boat cleaning products weekly or after each use.
Armada, Opine and Sea Safe are just several of the good wash and wax marine products on the market. However, a new alternative, Heller Glanz Wash 'n' Wax, is a particularly impressive produce as it has the ability to perform on all surfaces of the wash boat wax ... from bow to stern and windshield to deck plates. Heller Glanz Wash 'n' Wax is just one of a new line of premium marine maintenance product and it contains a carnauba polymer that adds a rich luster to fiberglass, metal and painted surfaces.
Remember, be meticulous when washing your boatwax so you do not neglect miss important, yet easy to miss surfaces or items such as metal zippers.
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Fixtures

Stainless steel and aluminum hardware such as rod holders, cleats and deck plates should also be washed and dried with boat wax. Metal fittings and hardware should also be regularly waxed to thwart corrosion and rust. Remember, to wash boat and wash and wax boat to take the chore out of washing your boat maintenance is to do wash and wax with carnauba wax boat cleaning products weekly or after each use.
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Windshield

Another important boat wax area on which to concentrate is the windshield boat wax. It is a good idea to invest in a water repellent boat wax boat cleaning to treat the windshield. Remember, to wash boat and wash and wax boat to take the chore out of washing your boat maintenance is to do wash and wax with carnauba wax boat cleaning products weekly or after each use. Water repellents not only create a film that will allow rain to roll off the windshield, but they also prevent fogging and visibility problems.
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Boat Cushions

Vinyl wash boat wax cushions should be washed, dried and treated with a protectant solution to shield damage from ultraviolent rays and discoloration. There are a variety of over-the-counter vinyl and leather cleaners and protectors on the market. Most can be easily applied and wiped off with a clean cloth. Remember, to wash boat and wash and wax boat to take the chore out of washing your boat maintenance is to do wash and wax with carnauba wax boat cleaning products weekly or after each use. The better products also work well on rubber and plastic surfaces and they will help protect and add durability to the cushions.
Regular maintenance of boat cushions will also prevent the damaging growth of mold and mildew as well as retard cracking and fading.
Cushions should be kept as dry as possible and stored upright and/or out of the elements ... this is particularly important if the cushions are made of canvas and similar cloth materials. Also readily available is a water repellent that can treat cushions to prevent soaking.
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Hatches

Deck hatches should also be cleaned and dried during boat washings ... and, don't forget the drainwater channels that lie under them or the hatch seals. Remember, to wash boat and wash and wax boat to take the chore out of washing your boat maintenance is to do wash and wax with carnauba wax boat cleaning products weekly or after each use.
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