"cherry Interior Q's"

margarita jane

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Boat Info
400 DA 1997 "ISLAND GIRLS"
Engines
3116TA CATS/ZF HURTH 800 SERIES VDRIVES
Due to missing manual, what would be the correct product to maintain that beautiful high gloss without risking dulling the finish? thanks in advance.
 
I have used the same stuff I use on the isenglas. I always forget the name of the stuff but its in an aerosol can with white label and 201 or something on it. Works great ane leaves a nice smooth finish. I have even tried lemon pledge on them since the 201 stuff smells almost like it but it was a little more greasy. There is actually a sticker still on ours from the factory that recommends a certain brand car polish and NOT to use paper towels on them. I think any quality car polish will work fine.
 
We visited with a detailer at a boat show that used Yachtbrite products exclusively. They recommended Yachtbrite's (now owned by Shurhold) Serious Shine applied with either a microfiber or a clean soft cotton cloth.

We use it on the cabinets and also on the ceiling and walls of the head a couple times / season to easily wipe down the hair spray wifey uses. This stuff really makes the cabinets glisten....and it doesn't seem to smell either.
 
Hi Jane:

I know it looks real, but the material if Vitracore, is actually a synthetic laminate of printed wood appearing film that is laminated with a wet look polymer film as the top coat. This material is then laminated to cabinet substrate material.

I use plain water and sponge and dry off with paper towels and that gets 90% of any spots & smudges. Tougher cleaning ... a drop of Dawn dish soap worked into a wet sponge and towel dry.
 
I am with Skuza. I tried all kinds of cleaners and soft cloths, then realized it is a plastic finish, so I used the McGuires plastic polish, and it looks brand new. Then I just use regular plastic cleaner in between the polish jobs. It is a little bit of work, but for my 1998 boat, it is worth it.

briman
 

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