MAINTENANCE
Saber Maintenance Section 4-10
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MAINTENANCE
POLYCARBONATE CARE & MAINTENANCE
The proprietary UV and Abrasion Resistant Surface coating on SHIELDS® SUPERCOATED™ polycarbonate
significantly improves performance. Periodic cleaning using proper procedures and compatible cleaners are
recommended to prolong service life. Tiger Corp. polycarbonate is SUPERCOATED™ on both sides.
CLEANING THE SUPERCOAT™ HARD-COAT
1. Wash with a mild solution of soap or detergent and lukewarm water.
2. Using a soft cloth or sponge, gently wash the sheet to loosen dirt and grime and rinse well with clean
water.
3. To prevent water spotting, thoroughly dry with chamois or cellulose sp onge.
4. Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners, squeegees and/or other cleaning implements that may mar or
gouge the coating.
CLEANING AGENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE COMPATIBLE UNDER LABORATORY
CONDITIONS:
• Aqueous Solutions of Soaps and Detergents
Windex(1) Top Job(2) Joy(2) Mr Clean(2)
Fantastik(3) Formula 409(4) Sumalight D12 Brucodecid
• Organic Solvents
Butyl Cellosolve Kerosene Hexel, F.O. 554 Naphtha (VM&P grade)
Neleco-Placer Turco 5042
• Alcohols
Methanol Isopropyl
All residual organic solvents should be removed with a secondary rinse.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Butyl cellosolve (for removal of paints, marking pen inks, lipstick, etc.) The use of masking tape, adhesive tape
or lint removal tools work well for lifting off old weathered paints.
To remove labels, stickers, etc., the use of kerosene or VM&P naphtha are generally effective. When the
solvent will not penetrate sticker material, apply heat (hair dryer) to soften the adhesive and promote removal.
IMPORTANT: If a material is found to be incompatible in a short-term test, it will usually be found to be
incompatible in the field. The converse, however, is not always true. Favorable performance is no guarantee
that actual end-use conditions have been duplicated. Therefore, these results should be used as a guide only
and it is recommended that the user test the products under actual end-use conditions.