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Clear Vinyl Boat Windows
Vinyl is a UV-sensitive
material which degrades when exposed to sunlight.
A vinyl's topcoat holds in plasticizers, softening
agents which keep vinyl supple.
Clear vinyl
has NO topcoat. (The one exception to this rule is Strata
glass, which has a protective coating. Unless other wise noted,
the advise in this article applies only to untreated clear
vinyl and therefore excludes Strata glass.)
Unlike
regular safety glass which has a fairly hard surface and resists
scratching, and even your vinyl seats which have a top-coat to protect
the underlying material, a vinyl window requires a protective coating
to separate it from the elements.
Cleaning Procedure
At BoatDocs1 we start off
by removing as much of the loose dirt as possible with a fine
water spray. It's best to wet the entire surface giving the
water time to soften anything stuck to the window.
Next gently wash the surface with a mild soap
and water solution.