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5 Standard Ways to Care For Your Marine Window

Solar X Blogger • Aug 13, 2021

Salt water. Storms. Brutal winds. Each marine window takes a beating everyday. How can you care for them? Click here to learn how.

Boating is more popular than many people realize. In fact, more than 10% of households in the United States own a boat.

Of course, many a new boat owner and even many experienced owners are unfamiliar with the best ways to take care of a marine window. As a result, over time, their windows become cracked and stained. This damage accumulates gradually, so many owners don't even remember what it was like to have pristine windows out on the water.

So how can you make sure that your marine windows stay in the best shape possible? Read on to learn all about how to make sure your marine windows are clean and free of cracks.

Prevent Damage to Your Marine Windows

The most important part of boat maintenance isn't repair; it's prevention. By taking the proper precautions, a boat owner can make sure that the window glass of their boat does not develop a window leak or stain.

Of course, boats are meant to be used, and there was only so much you can do to prevent damage from ever occurring. Especially if you take your boat out on saltwater, it is likely to degrade somewhat over time.

This problem can be diminished by rinsing off your boat after use. If you don't rinse off your boat, it will end up with salt all over the body and windows.

Of course, even freshwater will do damage over time. If your boat is not in use, make sure to cover it and protect it from rain and other exposure to the weather.

Dirty windows can turn into stained windows if you don't treat them properly. The longer you leave marks on your windows, the more likely they are to become permanent. A simple solution of soap and water or water and vinegar is a great way to clean up your windows and prevent them from becoming more damaged.

Cleaning up Your Glass Windows

Many people don't know how to tell the difference between glass and plexiglass or vinyl. If you are sure that your marine windows are made of glass, then glass cleaner is the right tool to clean them.

Cleaning up Vinyl Windows

On the other hand, you should never use glass cleaner on vinyl windows. Instead, you should use simple soap and water.

To prevent scratches to your windows, you should wax them after cleaning. You can also find scratch-resistant windows with a tint to help avoid scratches in the first place.

Enjoy a Well-Kept Marine Window

We hope that you learned something helpful from this brief article on some of the standard ways to take care of marine windows. When you are out on your boat, you want to enjoy yourself and not be distracted by damage to your window.

To learn more about how you can take care of a marine window with the best quality products available, get in touch with us. Solar X of the Palms is here to help with any inquires you may have, conveniently located in the West Palm Beach area.