[C320-list] upholstery snaps

[Pat Moriarty]

Never use steel wool on anything on your boat, it will leave bits of 
metal that rust. Always use stainless steel or brass wool. Don't 
believe me then shine up some aluminum and watch it rust.

Pat #130


At 06:44 AM 5/6/2010, you wrote:
>Hi Barb,
>
>We have that problem sometimes.  Buff the boat side of the snaps 
>lightly with some steel wool if they show any signs of corrosion or 
>buildup.  Then rub a little dish soap,  a candle or bar of soap on 
>it. Should work fine after that.
>
>-Jeff
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Barbara Uhlman <uhlman at sbcglobal.net>
>Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 03:27:48
>To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] upholstery snaps
>
>Hi, The boat was splashed this week and yesterday we went there to 
>clean out the cabin, water tanks, etc.  I found several of the salon 
>upholstery snaps unsnapped and could not snap them.  Are there any 
>secrets to this?  Thanks. Barb Uhlman Whisper, #1158

Pat Moriarty
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