Care and Maintenance Procedures

Proper care will insure years of clarity and enjoyment from your new Costa Clear® Elite Series Enclosure.

Washing
The use of a dedicated wash mitt is highly recommended. This prevents unwanted dirt and debris from being wiped on to the glass. Wash brushes are not recommended as they may cause scratches. A mild solution of boat wash is acceptable. If you desire to dry enclosure the use of chamois cloths or water blades work well.

Polishing
We recommend a monthly polish of the acrylic (glass) with Costa Clear® Cleaner and Polish. This will both clean the glass and apply a protective coat. Simply spray on and wipe off with clean towel. For a longer lasting finish, wax the clear acrylic with Collinite® brand Insulator wax (#845). Apply the wax to freshly cleaned panels one panel at a time -allow it to dry to a haze and buff off. This should be done when panels are in the shade. The insulator wax is a pure wax with no cleaners - so again, make sure panels are clean before applying. Products like Rain-ex are not recommended.

Minor Scratches
For minor scratches, we recommend the use of Novus® #2 Fine Scratch Remover. Simply apply in circular motion and buff off.

For heavier scratches, there is Novus® #3 Heavy Scratch Remover. Apply with back and forth strokes at right angle to visible scratches. Follow up with application of Novus® #2 in circular motion.

Operating Panel Openings
Any panel designed to be opened, should be opened and fastened to the top OR zippered completely shut. Leaving the panel partially open can cause damage to the panel. When leaving boat, it is recommended that all panels are completely zippered in place. Any time you start the zipper make sure male portion is completely seated in the female portion before zipping. This will prevent misalignment - one of the major causes of zipper failure.

We recommend treating your zipper assembly with a cleaning/ lubricating product such as ZippyCool™