HARDWARE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
POWDER COATED AND ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES
To help you care for Powder Coated hardware please follow the guidelines below. During installation and while building work is being carried out the hardware should be covered to protect it from dust, dirt, abrasion, chemicals, paint, solvents, construction materials and scratching.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION
Product should be cleaned using a soft cloth and mild soapy water then dried immediately with a clean, soft cloth.
MONTHLY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth or duster.
Product should be washed monthly using a soft cloth and mild soapy water then dried immediately with a clean, soft cloth - especially if product is installed on or near the coast.
Fingerprints can be removed by washing product as above.
The above procedure should be followed with an application of good quality, nonabrasive car wax polish, gently applied, to protect the finish.
SIX MONTH CARE AND MAINTENANCE (BRUSHED OR POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL FINISHES)
A Stainless Steel Renovation Kit such as DR121 available at www.coastal-group.com should be used at least every six months to help maintain this product in pristine condition, following instructions for use on the DR121 bottle.
PLEASE NOTE
DO NOT use dirty, oily rags or greasy cloths when wiping the product surface.
DO NOT use bleach, abrasive cleaners, caustic or acid based cleaning materials, or detergents containing chloride, or any other strong household cleaning products.
DO NOT use abrasive materials or other hard objects against the product surface. This product should be protected from dust and dirt during any construction work.
BRUSHED OR POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL FINISHES may fingerprint so we suggest during installation that these products are handled using clean gloves or cloths to guard against staining or fingerprinting. Fingerprints can be removed by washing the product with a mild soap and water solution and then dried immediately with a clean, soft cloth