Sea-doo Spark Operating instructions

Polytec Surface
Care and Repair
Hull and Deck
Technical Service Procedures
IMPORTANT
BRP strongly recommends providing a copy of this
document to your local body shop before it performs
any repairs on a Polytec hull or deck.
Version Date: September 30, 2019
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Aesthetic Damage - Scratches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Structural Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location of Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HULL AND DECK IDENTIFICATION
IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CARE AND PRODUCTS
SPECIAL CARE OF POLYTEC SURFACES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fuel Spillage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Aggressive Liquids and Solvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Heat Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Flame Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storage Shrink Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PRODUCTS SAFE FOR USE ON POLYTEC SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
PRODUCTS TO BE USED WITH CAUTION ON POLYTEC SURFACES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
PRODUCTS PROHIBITED FROM USE ON POLYTEC SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
REPAIR PROCEDURES
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PLASTIC WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
POLYTEC RESURFACING TECHNIQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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OVERVIEW
The Polytec deck and hull are made of a single
thick skin of polypropylene reinforced with
fiberglass.
Aesthetic Damage - Scratches
An external scratch is the result of the hull or
deck surfaces rubbing against a rough or sharp
object.
This type of damage does not cause any
operational problems. This type of damage is
exclusively aesthetic.
In most cases, this damage can be removed or
diminished by buffing over the scratch using the
Polytec Resurfacing Technique. Refer to REPAIR
PROCEDURES at the end of this document.
The results may vary, depending on the affected
area.
Structural Damage
IMPORTANT
BRP strongly recommends providing a copy
of this document to your local body shop
before it performs any repairs on a
Polytec hull or deck.
Structural damage is usually the result of
impact. The component is cracked or pierced.
The size and location of the damage are
deciding factors when evaluating if the
component should be repaired. For example,
repairing a large area of complex damage under
the engine might require as much labor as a
hull replacement. An estimate of the labor cost
should be used to guide the decision.
The decision to repair or replace should be
based on the customer’s expectations regarding
cost, aesthetics, resale value, and how quickly
the job must be completed.
Cracks
This is the most common type of damage after
scratches.
A crack is a fracture which penetrates the
material of a component. The opening is
visible from the inside and the outside of the
component.
Holes
The second type of structural damage is a hole,
usually the result of an impact with an external
object. A piece of the damaged component may
be missing.
A hole can be repaired using the original piece
if it is not bent or damaged. A new piece of
Polytec material, cut to size, can also be used.
NOTICE
Failure to follow the recommendations presented
in this bulletin may result in a poor quality repair
or damage to the Polytec surface.

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Location of Damage
Certain areas of the hull are critically sensitive to dimensional precision and should not be repaired by
plastic welding.
It is not recommended to repair structural damage at the bow and transom tow hooks as well as in the
following areas:
Ribbing
Pump support and ride plate mating surfaces
Intake grate mating surface
Keel line

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HULL AND DECK
IDENTIFICATION

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IDENTIFICATION CHART
YEAR MODEL MODEL MODEL HULL DECK
Up to 2016 Spark All Polytec Polytec
2017
GTS 25HC, 25HD Polytec Acrylic/ABS
GTI (900 ACE) 37HC, 37HD
Spark All Polytec Polytec
2018
GTI (900 ACE)
GTI SE (900 ACE)
GTS WAKE 155
All Polytec
Gelcoat (black and white)
Acrylic/ABS (other colors)
Spark All Polytec Polytec
2019 GTS WAKE 155 All Polytec Acrylic/ABS
Spark All Polytec Polytec
2020
GTI Pro
RXP-X All Gelcoat Acrylic/ABS
GTI
WAKE 155
GTI SE
GTR
All Polytec Acrylic/ABS
GTX
RXT
Fish Pro
Wake Pro
All Acrylic/ABS Acrylic/ABS

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CARE AND PRODUCTS

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SPECIAL CARE OF POLYTEC SURFACES
Fuel Spillage
NOTICE
Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. Failure to
clean fuel spillage may weaken the surface and
cause damage.
Washing
Wash the vehicle with a solution of mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light
pressure.
Rinse with clean water and dry with a damp
cloth or chamois.
Aggressive Liquids and
Solvents
If a cleaning liquid or organic solvent is used, it
should be removed as soon as possible to avoid
a chemical attack on the surface.
The time required for a chemical attack to occur
can be surprisingly short.
Damage can be minimized and/or eliminated if
no aggressive liquids or solvents are used.
Heat Gun
NOTICE
Do not use a heat gun to perform the following:
– Decal removal
– Carpet replacement
– Pump support removal
– Ride plate removal
If heat is applied to the same area for too long,
the high temperature can damage the surface.
Flame Treatment
Flame treatment:
– Is a quick movement over an area or
component with a blow torch.
– Should never be too intense. The part should
never melt to the point that it looks polished.
– Will burn any excess plastic around a
scratch.
Storage Shrink Wrap
When shrink wrapping a vehicle, several
precautions must be followed to avoid damage
to the finish.
1. Wash the vehicle with a mixture of water and
light detergent.
NOTICE
Do not use a no-rinse, wash-and-shine product
on any acrylic components. This type of product
may contain agents not compatible with the
surface finish, which could lead to acrylic
crazing during storage.
2. Dry the vehicle thoroughly.
3. Install the shrink wrap.
NOTICE
Avoid touching the vehicle surface with the
torch flame during the shrinking process or
heating a particular area for an extended period
of time.
4. Install vents to allow proper ventilation under
the shrink wrap.