Wayne-Dalton Guide to Garage Door Painting and Respraying for Models

Maintenance
Cleaning Your Garage Door	Wood (Painting)
	Using painter’s tape, tape off all metal surfaces. A premium quality latex house based finish
	paint is recommended for use over the factory latex based primer
Important: Do not use a pressure washer on your garage door!	Painting the wood surfaces with at least 2 coats of finish paint over the primer. Follow paint
	manufacture’s label directions completely for all coatings. Once finished, remove painter’s tape
While factory-applied finishes on garage doors are durable, it is desirable to clean them on a	and touch up where necessary.
routine basis. Some discoloration of the finish may occur when a door has been exposed to	Wood (Maintenance and Refinishing)
dirt-laden atmosphere for a period of time. Slight chalking may also occur as a result of direct	Yearly inspection of all the wood surfaces of the garage door(s) will reveal the extent of weather-
exposure to sunlight.
	ing and the need for refinishing. When the finish becomes eroded or thin, clean and prime the
Cleaning the door will generally restore the appearance of the finish. To maintain an aesthetically
	areas of deterioration. Follow up with a complete refinishing of the door(s), according to the
pleasing finish of the garage door, a periodic washing of the garage door is recommended.	above directions, as well as the manufacturer’s label directions. Protecting the door(s) from
The following cleaning solution is recommended:	prolonged exposure to moisture and sunlight is vital in extending the service life of your garage
	door(s).
A mild detergent solution consisting of one cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dis-
solved into five gallons of warm water will aid in the removal of most dirt.	Operation and Maintenance
Note: The use of detergents containing greater than 0.5% phosphate is not recommended for
use in general cleaning of garage doors.
Note: Be sure to clean behind weatherstrips on both sides and top of door.	OPERATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR…
Caution: Never mix cleansers or detergents with bleach.	Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions and
Glass cleaning instructions	owner’s manual. When correctly installed, your Wayne-Dalton door will operate smoothly. Always
Clean with a mild detergent solution (same as above) and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse	operate your door with controlled movements. Do not slam your door or throw your door into the
	open position, this may cause damage to the door or its components. If your door has an electric
thoroughly.
	opener, refer to the owner’s manual to disconnect the opener before performing manual door
Acrylic cleaning instructions	operation below.
Clean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soap or detergent and plenty of water. Use your bare	Manual door operation:
hands to feel and dislodge any caked on particles. A soft, grit-free cloth, sponge or chamois may	For additional information on manual garage door operations go to www.dasma.com and refer-
be used to wipe the surface. Do not use hard or rough cloths that will scratch the acrylic glazing.
	ence TDS 165.
Dry glazing with a clean damp chamois.
	IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS INTO SECTION JOINTS WHEN OPENING
Note: Do not use any window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths or solvent-
	AND/OR CLOSING A DOOR. ALWAYS USE LIFT HANDLES/ SUITABLE GRIPPING POINTS WHEN
based cleaners of any kind.
	OPERATING THE DOOR MANUALLY.
Painting Your Garage Door	Opening a Door: Make sure the lock(s) are in the unlocked position. Lift the door by using the
	lift handles/ suitable gripping points only. Door should open with little resistance.
	Closing a Door: From inside the garage, pull door downward using lift handles/ gripping
Painting Instructions For Steel and Wood Doors.	point only or a high friction area only. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable gripping
	points only, use pull rope affixed to the side of door. Door should close completely with little
Steel (Surface Preparation for Painting)	resistance.
Wax on the surface must be removed or paint peeling/flaking will result. To remove this wax,	Using an electric opener:
it will be necessary to lightly scuff the surface with a fine steel wool pad, saturated with soapy	IMPORTANT: PULL ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE
water. A final wipe and rinse should be done with clean water only, to remove any loose particles	INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.
and any soapy film residue.
	When connecting a trolley type garage door opener to this door, an opener and/or trolley bracket
Surface scratches, which have not exposed the metal substrate, can be lightly buffed or sanded
	must be securely attached to the top section of the door, along with any u-bars provided with
with 0000 steel wool or No. 400 sand paper to create a smoother surface. Care must be taken
	the door. Always use the opener and/or trolley bracket supplied with the door. To avoid possible
to not expose the substrate under the paint. Once the substrate is exposed, the likelihood for
	damage to your door, Wayne-Dalton recommends reinforcing the top section on models 8000,
rusting is greatly increased.
	8100, 8200 and 9100 doors with a u-bar (may or may not be supplied). The installation of the
If substrate is exposed, it must be treated to prevent rust from forming. Sand the exposed area	opener must be according to manufacturer’s instructions and force settings must be adjusted
lightly and paint with a high quality metal primer, specifically intended for galvanized surfaces,	properly. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your electric opener for complete details on
to protect the area from corrosion. Follow the drying time on primer can label before applying	installation, operation, maintenance and testing of the opener.
topcoat. The surface of the factory-applied finish, that is being painted, must not be too smooth,	MAINTAINING YOUR GARAGE DOOR…
or the paint will not adhere to it. It is advisable to test in an inconspicuous area, to evaluate	Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions
adhesion. If poor adhesion is observed, surface preparation for painting thefactory-applied finish,
must be repeated until desired results are achieved. Again, care must be taken to not expose the	and owner’s manual. Perform routine maintenance steps once a month, and have the door
substrate under the paint.	professionally inspected once a year. Review your Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Steel (Painting)	for the garage door. These instructions are available at no charge from Wayne-Dalton, A Division
	Of Overhead Door Corporation, P.O. Box 67, Mt. Hope, OH., 44660, or online at www.Wayne-
After surface has been properly prepared, it must be allowed to dry thoroughly, then coated	Dalton.com. For additional information on garage door/opener maintenance go to www.dasma.
immediately with a premium quality latex house paint. Follow paint label directions explicitly. Oil	com and reference TDS 151, 167 and 179.
base or solvent base paints are not recommended. Please note that if substrate is exposed and	Monthly Inspections:
not properly primed, painting with latex paint may cause accelerated rusting of the steel in the	1. Visual Inspection: Closely inspect jambs, header and mounting surface. Any wood found not
exposed area.
NOTES:	to be structurally sound must be replaced. Inspect the springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, back
	hangs and other door hardware for signs of worn or broken parts. Tighten any loose screws
1. Repainting of finish painted steel doors cannot be warranted, as this condition is totally	and/or bolts. Check exterior surface of the door sections for any minor cracks. Verify door has
beyond the door manufacturer’s control.	not shifted right and/or left in the opening. If you suspect problems, have a trained door system
2. Consult a professional coatings contractor if in doubt about any of the above directions.	technician make the repairs.
3. Follow directions explicitly on the paint container labels for proper applications of coatings and	WARNING
disposal of containers. Pay particular attention to acceptable weather and temperature condi-
tions in which to paint.	GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, CABLES, BRACKETS, AND OTHER HARDWARE AT-
Wood (Preparation and Painting)	TACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION, AND IF HANDLED
These instructions apply to all Wood Doors produced and sold by Wayne-Dalton. The exterior	IMPROPERLY, CAN CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY. ONLY A TRAINED DOOR
	SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SHOULD ADJUST THEM, BY CAREFULLY FOLLOWING
surfaces, as well as all edges must be properly painted and maintained if satisfactory perfor-
mance is to be achieved. The purpose for painting is to both protect and beautify the substrates.	THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
These requirements for finishing are intended to achieve both functions for reasonable service
life of wood doors. Wood doors must be completely finished prior to installation, to ensure that
the interior and exterior surfaces, as well as all edges of the doors are properly protected against
moisture or other contaminants. Wood doors, in a non-finished condition, must not be trans-
ported or stored where the wood surfaces can be exposed to moisture or other contaminants.
Wood (Surface Preparation)

All surfaces must be clean, free of dust and dirt and any other contamination.

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