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Tips From the Pros
How to... Protect
and Shine Non-Skid Decks
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- Non Skid Decks |
The Non Skid or textured
patterns on your deck are designed
to provide a non slip surface
for you to walk on, even when
the deck is wet. These areas
are usually reinforced to support
your weight without bending
or cracking. The two most popular
patterns for this texture are
diamond and random sand.
Traditionally, these surfaces
were never to be waxed or polished
with conventional waxes as
this would make them dangerously
slippery, especially when the
deck, swim platform or cockpit
were wet. The only way to keep
them clean was constant scrubbing.
In 1999, Aurora Marine Industries
invented Aurora Sure Step,
the world's first polish especially
made for sealing, shining and
protecting the non skid deck
surfaces without making them
slippery.
For best results the surface
must be properly cleaned and
prepared with Aurora Boat Clean
Plus and Aurora Boat Scrub
. Failure to properly prep
the surface may result in delaminating
of the polish or a slippery
surface.
See also "How
to - Clean Non Skid Decks" |
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Aurora Boat Clean
Aurora Boat Scrub
Aurora Sure Step
Deck Brush
Water
Sponge or Soft Bristled Brush
Soft Clean Cloth and / or Soft
Bristled Brush
Aurora Sure
Step is the world's first
pressure sensitive polish especially
made for sealing, shining and
protecting the non skid areas
from dirt, grime, sneaker prints,
UV degradation and oxidation.
The polish is easily applied,
like a conventional liquid
polish, and the resultant finish
is a shinny surface that is
slippery to dust and dirt.
Dust just blows off and
dirt or sneaker prints can
be hosed off or washed with
the rest of the boat. When
pressure is applied, however,
such as the weight of a boater,
this pressure creates traction.
The heavier the weight the
greater the traction. When
the surface is wet, the traction
increases even more.
Deck shoes should be worn
at all times when on the boat,
for safety reasons, however
adequate grip will also be
present to bare feet, when
using the boat for swimming
or other water sports. Stocking
feet should be avoided. |
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Prepare a solution
of 1 part Aurora Boat Clean
Plus to 4 parts water and wash
the non skid areas using a
sponge or deck brush. Rinse.
While the surface is still
wet, apply a small amount of
Aurora Boat Scrub and brush
in opposing directions with
a deck brush or other stiff
brush.
Rinse with clean water and
dry with a chamois or let air
dry. If stains or scuff marks
are still present, apply Aurora
Boat Scrub to stain or scuff
marks and scrub clean with
a stiff brush or dry clean
cloth. Rinse and let dry.
Aurora Boat Clean Plus and
Aurora Boat Scrub are environment
friendly and may safely be
used while the boat is in the
water.
Apply Aurora Sure Step with
a damp sponge or soft bristled
brush, rubbing in well. Depending
on the age of the boat and
how dried out the gel coat
is, more or less product will
be absorbed in the first application.
When the polish dries to a
haze, lightly and quickly buff
the surface to a shine with
a clean dry cloth or soft bristled
brush. (Shoe brush type).
Wait 24 hours before applying
a 2nd coat.
(See Boat
Clean Plus, Boat
Scrub and Premium
Boat Shine) |
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A cloth should not be
used on sandy type textures
as the fabric will tear. Us
only a brush.
For diamond type textures,
the residue remaining in the
texture can be brushed out.
Buffing with a cloth will result
in a higher shine.
Apply when temperature
is between 45°F and 75°F
and in a shaded area, otherwise
the polish will dry too quickly
and streak. If streaking occurs,
reapply polish and buff before
it has a chance to dry.
For regular maintenance,
wash the boat with 1 part Aurora
Boat Clean Plus to 15 parts
water.
Polish the topsides and
smooth surfaces of the deck
with Aurora Premium Boat Shine
for maximum protection, life
and shine. |
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