Our Legacy ColourBond window coatings are manufactured from the highest quality raw materials and fulfil the highest criteria. Coated Window Profiles do not achieve their full weather resistance until completely cured. During the first 3 weeks mechanical abrasion must be avoided. Protective tapes should be removed within a week, without use of sharp objects, and over spray to gaskets should be removed with warm soapy water or by gently scraping.

For the long-term preservation of the high quality surfaces, regular cleaning and care are necessary. In some areas the high level of air contamination will lead to deposits sticking firmly, which are difficult to remove. In order to prevent heavy dirt deposits, we recommend regular cleaning and care of the windows.

• The applied coating must be cleaned when it becomes soiled.

• The cleaning interval should be determined by the amount of soiling and not exceed 6 months in a normal environment.

• Cleaning should commence at the date of installation using a mild detergent and warm water on all surfaces and a soft cloth or sponge but nothing harsher than a natural bristle brush, followed by fresh water rinsing.

• Fully documented and corroborative records must be kept by the client of the building. Stating the date, contractor and cleaning material used.

• If touch up materials are used after installation, details of the materials used, the date of touch up and reason for touch up must be kept with the cleaning record.

Cleaning

Depending on the degree of grime on the substrate, clean with a standard household cleaner, using a wet artificial leather or cotton cloth using light pressure. Rinse afterwards with fresh water. Light water discolouration following the initial cleaning can stem from paint over spray residues and is quite normal.

Care

To ensure a long term beautiful, resistant and protected surface, we recommend the care of window profiles with mild household, non-aggressive (solvent free) products, this will avoid dulling/chalking of the coating. In the case of stronger soiling, we recommend the utilisation of freshening up care products such as T-Cut. The frequency with which these products are used depends upon the site and situation of the building as well as the colour tone. The cleaning and protective treatments are to be repeated at bi-annual intervals.

Final Remark

Cleaners and polishes containing solvents for example nail varnish removers, cellulose or alcohol based plastic cleaners must not be used. The utilisation of abrasive substances as well as a dry rubbing with a duster or similar is to be absolutely avoided. De-Ionised water must not be used.