SureShade recommends following basic care and maintenance of SureShade shade components to maintain peak performance and prolong the life of your sunshade system.
Regular Cleaning
We recommended using the cleaning product Never Dull Wadding Polish for cleaning SureShade system components. Petroleum based cleaners and abrasive metal cleaners should not be used.
To clean and polish, extend the shade fully and wipe down all components using the Never Dull Wadding. Then, use a rag to wipe off excess and polish the tubes.
Schedule of cleaning should be no less than every other month and perhaps more so in areas of salt water and higher than average temperatures. (i.e. Southwest Florida or Caribbean).
Additional Maintenance Care
Actuator Collars
It may be necessary as preventative maintenance to replace the Black Collar/Seals on the actuators every few years to prevent excessive friction while actuators are traveling. Cleaning on the recommended schedule may prolong this period but it will be necessary to allow continued peak performance.
Canvas
Sumbrella canvas should be cleaned per manufacturer’s recommendations. For the full Sunbrella recommendations, download the Sunbrella Marine Care and Cleaning Guide.
Be sure to also review our Canvas Care recommendations and special MTF manual shade care & maintenance.
Additional Important Care Guidance:
- SureShade does not recommend removing canvas from the SureShade roller system as it may be difficult to properly re-install or it could damage the rollers.
- Under no circumstances should the canvas supplied with any SureShade system ever be placed in a washing machine.
More Customer Care & Maintenance Resources
Reference the below customer care and maintenance guides to ensure the longevity of your SureShade sunshade system.
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You Can’t Own a Boat Without Having a SureShade!
Love SureShade. SureShade solves our family's sun problems by providing coverage for the entire boat with ease. Setup is easy and quick, and nothing obstructs the fishing poles. I can even leave it out while underway - hit 30 knots without retracting the shades. Thank you for making this product a reality and supporting DIYers with older boats.
The Design is Very Simple to Operate and Maintain
SureShade is just perfect for my boat - very well finished and it looks like an original part of the boat. Our family is happy to have a SureShade on board all the time to make sure I always have a shade to enjoy the day. I am completely happy and satisfied with your product!
If it Doesn’t have a SureShade, it’s Just Another Boat!
We are so happy with our SureShade shade system and how essential it has become for our boat. As far as we are concerned, if it doesn't have a SureShade, it's not a boat!
I Wouldn’t Own a Boat Without a SureShade!
We choose SureShade for its design, ease of operation and great looks. With just a push of a button we can go from full sun in the cockpit to shade in a matter of seconds.
Enhances the Value of My Boat
I love the fact that there are no straps or supports that might interfere with other activities on board. Aside from being very functional, I think it looks well integrated and enhances the value of the boat.
A Wonderful Addition!
SureShade was a wonderful addition to my boat and over the 2600 miles from Palm Beach to Lake Michigan I was asked at least a dozen times by boaters along the way about the shade.
I strongly recommend SureShade – don’t hesitate, just do it!
Our SureShade top turned out even better than expected! The shade now covers for full extent of the quarterdeck, with no side poles to get in the way of the fishing rods. It’s just a simple little exercise of winding the handle for the telescopic poles, and Hey Presto – instant shade.
Absolutely Necessary!
Absolutely necessary when grilling on our Boston Whaler 370 Outrage. One of the most important additions to our boat hands down. Would highly recommend an electronic SureShade to anyone who loves boating as much as we do.