TIPS CLEANING MARINE VINYL We have recently been informed that S.C. Johnson & Son's has changed the formula of their Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner, by adding an anti-bacterial ingredient which contains abrasive cleaning agent. Given this is one of our recommended cleaning agents (printed on G&T's Cleaning Care Cards), G&T requests that all customers remove Fantastik as a recommended cleaning agent for marine vinyl from any future literature. G&T must perform more extensive testing to determine if the topcoat of marine vinyl will be harmed; these tests could take several weeks or even months. As a precautionary measure, we are requesting that all of our customers discuss this with their dealers and sales representatives and remove Fantastik from any literature. Given the above information, it is important that the following "Do's and Don'ts" are followed: Do's Vinyl Finish Vinyl Cleaner Dish Soap and Water (Dawn, Ivory) 303 Aerospace Protectant Don'ts Formula 409 Murphy's Oil Soap Simple Green Armor All Son-of-a-Gun Bleach / Baking Soda Turtle Wax / Tar Remover All Fantastik Cleaning Products *Please also note that using power washers to clean the interior could damage the surface of the vinyl removing the protective marine topcoat. Do not use any silicone based protectants. They will extract the plasticizer, leaving vinyl hard and brittle, and eventually cracking will occur. HOUSE FLIES ABOARD House flies are extremely annoying but have the habit of landing on the ceiling during the evening. They must drop in order to fly. Therefore, they can be captured by filling a part glass of water with detergent. A gentle shake and then a steady hand will provide the necessary technique to capturing these nuisances in the sudsy mixture.

For more information contact:

Bayview Yacht Harbour Ltd.
P.O. Box 158
Portland, Ontario K0G 1V0

Phone: (613) 272-2787
Fax: (613) 272-2772

Email: please see our Contacts List

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