Steel Preparation For Painting

Steel (Surface Preparation for Painting)

Wax on the surface must be removed or paint peeling/flaking will result. To remove this wax, it will be necessary to lightly scuff the surface with a fine steel wool pad, saturated with soapy water. A final wipe and rinse should be done with clean water only, to remove any loose particles and any soapy film residue.

Surface scratches, which have not exposed the metal substrate, can be lightly buffed or sanded with 0000 steel wool or No. 400 sand paper to create a smoother surface. Care must be taken to not expose the substrate under the paint. Once the substrate is exposed, the likelihood for rusting is greatly increased.

If substrate is exposed, it must be treated to prevent rust from forming. Sand the exposed area lightly and paint with a high quality metal primer, specifically intended for galvanized surfaces, to protect the area from corrosion. Allow for drying time on primer can label before applying topcoat.

The surface of the factory-applied finish, that is being painted, must not be too smooth, or the paint will not adhere to it. It is advisable to test in an inconspicuous area, to evaluate adhesion. If poor adhesion is observed, surface preparation for painting the factory-applied finish must be repeated until desired results are achieved. Again, care must be taken to not expose the substrate under the paint.

Steel (Painting)

After surface has been properly prepared, it must be allowed to dry thoroughly, and then coated immediately with premium quality latex house paint. Follow paint label directions explicitly. Oil base or solvent base paints are not recommended. Please note that if substrate is exposed and not properly primed, painting with latex paint may cause accelerated rusting of the steel in the exposed area.

NOTES:

1.This Limited Warranty will be voided if the original finish is painted over, unless Manufacturer’s preparation and painting instructions are followed explicitly.

2.Consult a professional coatings contractor if in doubt about any of the above directions.

3.Follow directions explicitly on the paint container labels for proper applications of coatings and disposal of containers. Pay particular attention to acceptable weather and temperature conditions in which to paint.

Fiberglass Refinishing And Or Finishing

Refinishing

The top coat on factory finished door may require a re-coat after 1-3 years if the surface appears chalky or faded. Reapply a top coat as follows: (Always test on a small area prior to top coating the entire door)

1. Clean surfaces with soap and water, mineral spirits or naptha.

NOTE: Light scuffing of surface may be required using Scotch-Brite™ pads.

2. Apply a commercial brand of exterior grade top coat following the manufacturer instructions.

Finishing

It is recommended that the door be purchased pre-finished due to the size of the door, the required spray equipment and the quality problems that could result. Wayne-Dalton assumes no liability for non-factory finished doors. If finishing is performed, use exterior commercial grade finishing kits approved for use on fiberglass or commercially available exterior grade water based or oil based paint. The customer assumes all liability for the finishing.

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