[C320-list] Mast and boom cleaning

[Dave Hupe]

 This is from from "Catalina 320 Standard Mast Handbook.
Mast and boom cleaning procedure. Occasionally your anodized spar may need cleaning. Thefollowing is a restoration procedure. 1. Materials: There can be substitutions but a sample piece is advised to assure that the sparsurface is not scratched.2. “Mirlon” surface finishing pads, 6” x 9”, grade VF, (www.mirka.com).3. Dial Corporation’s “Soft Scrub with Bleach”, (www.softscrub.com).4. Dial Corporation’s Boraxo TMT, Borax Powdered Hand Soap.5. “Corrosion Block” by (www.learchemical.com). 
Procedure:1. Rinse surface of spar to remove obvious abrasives, (sand and grit).2. Wet surface of finishing pad. Apply mixture of Boraxo powder and Soft Scrub to create aloose paste.3. With firm pressure in a linear direction, (along section), scrub surface.Concentrate on areas of discoloration with additional paste application.4. Rinse with fresh water and repeat as needed to improve appearance.5. Dry.6. Using a dry lint free rag, to complete surface, apply “Corrosion Block”.7. Wipe with dry towel. 
Dave Hupe
1994 C320 (#32)