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How to Clean your Wilks Fendering

The marine environment isn’t exactly known for being clean. Mud, salt, sand and sea water can all take a toll on your boats appearance.

Luckily, Wilks fendering is easy to clean and maintain.

Wilks Innovative Fendering: How to clean your Wilks fendering

Maintenance

For everyday dirt and grime, a simple wash using a mild pH neutral soap with water will be sufficient. For the tougher and perhaps more stubborn dirt, a rub with a nylon brush can work well. This is because it can help release any debris from the surface. Although, with the brush, avoid areas of adhesives or sealants sticking to the main body of the fender. Although, please avoid any appliance that may damage the finish, such as a rough scouring pad.

In order to ensure that your fendering is at its best and remains that way, please regularly clean and maintain your fendering.

Chemicals or Solvents

To keep your fender operating at its best, avoid cleaning chemicals or solvents such as bleach or acetone. Additionally avoid contact with fuel and motor oils. If any of these liquids are spilled on it, try to rinse it with water as quickly as possible to prevent staining or any damage to the material.

Although they smell amazing, citrus-based cleaning products should not be used prior to installation or to clean around any of the adhesives. This is because the citrus acids included in the products can be harmful to the adhesives.

Please avoid using damaging chemicals or solvents, such as:

  • Strong alkalis such as ammonia, bleach or chlorine.
  • Strong acids such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid.
  • Natural solvents such as lemon or pine-based cleaners.
  • Household detergents or other natural cleaners
  • 2-component cleaners or brighteners of any kind
  • Oil or grease

Please be aware that whatever is used to clean your fendering has the potential to end up in the surrounding environment, so try to use eco-friendly solutions.

Simply clean water and a pH neutral cleaner (pH 7) is often best. pH information is commonly found in the technical information on the bottle. Be sure to wash any cleaning products off it, to avoid marks or staining.

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