It is extremely important that this information be read & understood by the fabricator and be given to the owner of the vessel (or auto)!!!!!!

• DO NOT USE RAINEX ON STRATAGLASS!!! It will work well as a water shed for a period of time, then begin to build up and dull out, it will also make the surface of the vinyl appear to have an “orange peel” effect. To increase watershed, use Collinite #845 Insulator Wax which is also known as CoIlinite #925 Fiberglass Boat Wax (see below.)

• DO NOT use cleaners, polishes, scratch removers, etc. that are made for regular, uncoated vinyl. We recommend only mild boat soap & water or vinegar & water and the bi-monthly use of Collinite Insulator Wax (See below for other recommendations, also trouble shooting section)

• DO NOT HANDLE STRATAGLASS (OR ANY VINYL) WITH SUNSCREEN ON YOUR HANDS!!!!! This will permanently cloud the vinyl where handled!!!

General Maintenance:
When New: It is recommended that Strataglass be final-cleaned with Aquatech Strataglass Cleaner when installed. You can use 3-M Adhesive Remover to remove glue left from fabrication. The Aquatech creates a good watershed for the product, and helps to eliminate the static cling associated with new vinyl. For the customer we recommend the use of Collinite Insulator Wax on a bi-monthly basis (see below) Note: any vinyl, when new, can easily get impressions in itself. It is recommended that a new enclosure be LEFT IN PLACE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WHEN BRAND NEW. If completely removed, it must be interleaved with either paper or old sheets to prevent “pooling” in the glass (see trouble-shooting on web site). The vinyl “seasons” over time, and becomes less impressionable, and this becomes less of an issue.

Cleaning: Rinse thoroughly first, even using your hand to loosen severe salt buildup, then soap down with a mild boat soap (never use Simple Green or other harsh cleaners), rinsing immediately as you go along. Never allow soap to dry on the curtains. As an excellent alternative, do not use soap on your vinyl, but a solution of vinegar and water (10 to 1) dissolves salt and neutralizes minerals in the water supply. Depending on your usage and exposure, we recommend the bi-monthly waxing of the exterior of the Strataglass with Collinite Insulator Wax #845. Wash and dry curtains first, then apply the insulator wax. Avoid application in direct sunlight or when surface is hot. Collinite is a very durable, clear-coat, safe wax. It is recommended that the customer wax the inside and outside of the glass annually and the exterior every other month, or more often if you are in a particularly bad fallout area, or your curtains are on a severe angle. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of any other products, regardless of the manufacturer’s claims!!!!

Restoring: If perhaps the wrong products were used from the beginning on Strataglass, or you are experiencing problems from hard water, high lime content water, etc. you may need a more aggressive polish. We have found Aquatech Premiere Polish to work exceptionally well, both in removing “wrong products” and in providing a beautiful surface to the Strataglass. As an alternative, 3-M Finesse-It, is readily available in marine stores. Follow this with a thorough waxing with Collinite Insulator Wax #845, A.K.A. Collinite #925 Fiberglass Boat Wax.

NOTE: You will not be able to restore the finish if it is severely damaged…….. maintain it with the right product from the beginning.

NOTE: We do not recommend any other cleaners or polishes-despite many manufacturers’ claims to the contrary, most will do damage to Strataglass over time.

Note: Roll all curtains down and fasten in place nightly to keep perfect appearance.

Trouble Shooting: Please see our “tips for the fabricator” and our “trouble shooting” sections on our web site for a complete discussion.

TO PURCHASE AQUATECH PRODUCTS Contact Aquatech directly at 800-853-7760 or aquatech-marine.com for the dealer nearest you. At this time you can also purchase through Strataglass until our current inventory is depleted.

Collinite products are available in most marine stores nationwide, or by the case from Strataglass, LLC.