Eisinglass and plastic portholes

[Joni]

We have a new Catalina 320 and are trying to keep it looking new - does anyone have any tips on how to clean the eisinglass on the dodger? it seems to streak badly - I don't want to use any abrasives like Windex. I have been using a warm Joy-soapy sponge and just hosing the dodger off with a hose, but am not happy with the result. Also, the same for the plexiglass ports - they also streak. any tips for maintaining the surfaces would be greatly appreciated! thanks! BTW, we really like the dry Swiffer mop for maintaining the floors below - and putting out a few Bounce dryer sheets when we leave is great!

 

[Joe Barrett]

Pledge for the Dodger

After you are done cleaning with the joy soap and rinse and the dodger is dry use Pledge with a soft cloth inside and out and it will look great and keep the vinyl looking new for a long time!

 

[Pat Tyler]

window cleaning

There are products that work great for both and are available at most marine stores. I use a 3M product for cleaning the ports. It's a foam product and also works great on mirrors. Even use one at home. There is another product made just for the dodger. It is like a wax. Wash first with soap and water then use this product. Keeps them looking like new and makes the rain bead up and roll off.Pat

 

[Larry W.]

eisenglass

Joni; I use SeaPower, a mildly abrasive cleaner/wax on my dodger and it works great, much better than those commercial plastic window cleaners.

 

[John J]

Eisenglass

3M makes a product called, Clear Plastic Cleaner, it works great. The pledge advice is also good. Pledge is all Hinckley Yachts recommends

 

[Joe Barrett]

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