Installation Guide

NOTE: You must remove any wax applied to the door before cleaning

(doors are not waxed in the manufacturing process). Using moderate

pressure, wipe the door surface with a rag saturated with xylene

(xylol). Xylene is a ﬂammable substance, be sure to follow instructions

when using. DO NOT allow it to sit on door for extended time. Damage

to your door’s paint system can occur if overexposed to this or other

solvents.

Pretesting Paint

All paints are not created equal. The following test must be performed prior

to application on the entire door:

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Apply paint on a small area of door (following instructions on paint

container).

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Allow paint to dry and evaluate for any blistering or peeling.

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Perform adherence test by applying strip of masking tape over painted

area and peel back tape. Check to see that paint adheres to door and not

to tape.

NOTE: If paint shows signs of poor adherence (blistering or peeling)

there may be a problem with the paint or surface preparation.

DO NOT PROCEED! A new paint or further preparation of surface is

called for.

Applying Paint

Follow directions on paint container and apply to door. Be sure to allow

adequate drying time should you wish to apply a second coat.

NOTE: DO NOT apply paint when door surface temperature is different

from manufacturer’s suggested temperature range for application.

PAINT REPAIR

Should the door’s paint ﬁnish become damaged, exposing bare metal, it will

become necessary to repair this area to prevent rust from forming.

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Damaged area should be lightly sanded with medium to ﬁne sandpaper,

making sure to remove all visible red and white rust.

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Wipe this area with dry, clean rag.

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Coat sanded area with high quality, rust inhibiting, zinc enriched primer.

This can be found at most paint or hardware stores and should be labeled

for covering bare and galvanized steel.

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Wait time speciﬁed on the primer’s instructions before proceeding with

painting door.