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Cleaning Instructions



CLEANING WINDOW OR GLASS
  • You may use paper towels or newspaper.
  • You may use Windex or 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water.
  • Note: Keep Windex and other ammonia-based products away from brass handleset.

CLEANING DOORS
  • You may use mild solution of soap and water.
  • You may use non-abrasive soft scrub.

CARING FOR BRASS HANDLESETS
  • Remove handleset.
  • Soak in lacquer thinner or mineral spirits.
  • Remove and wash with soap and water; let dry thoroughly.
  • Clean with good quality brass cleaner; such as Brasso.
  • Reapply urethane coating in thin light coats; ensuring each coat is dry before applying another.
  • Reinstall handle.

Painting or Staining Instructions


REMOVE STICKERS
  • Use vegetable oil or WD-40.
  • Important: If serial number sticker is removed, please retain for door registration and future warranty needs.

SANDING
  • Lightly sand with 300-500 grit wet/dry sandpaper, only to rough the surface.
  • If sanding an aluminum door, do NOT sand to the bare aluminum.

CLEANING
  • Clean with mild solution of soap and water.
  • Allow door to dry completely before proceeding with painting.
  • Note: Keep Windex and other ammonia-based products away from brass handle set.

SPRAY PAINT
(For aluminum doors only)
  • Use Spray Rustoleum Paint or Spray Automotive finish. Apply paint per manufacturer¹s recommendation.
  • Apply thin layer of paint coats.
  • Make sure each layer is thoroughly dry before applying the next coat.

PAINTING
(For UltraCore® doors only)
  • Use Exterior Semi-Gloss latex paint. Apply paint per manufacturer¹s recommendation.
  • Apply thin layer of paint coats.
  • Make sure each layer is thoroughly dry before applying the next coat.

STAINING
(For UltraCore® doors only)
  • Use a name brand gel stain. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
  • After staining, apply a high-quality exterior grade polyurethane.

 

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