Metal Sales Soffit Panel - Manual (Page 63)

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ARCHITECTURAL
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oughly clean or repaint them.
Dirt pickup may cause apparent discoloration of the paint when it has been exposed in some dirt laden atmospheres for long
periods of time. In areas of strong sunlight, slight chalking may cause some change in appearance. A good cleaning will often
restore the appearance of these buildings and render repainting unnecessary. An occasional light cleaning will help maintain a
good appearance.
In many cases, simply washing the building with plain water using a hose or pressure sprayer will be adequate. In areas
where heavy dirt deposits dull the surface, a cloth or soft bristle brush and solution of water and detergent (
1 /
3
cup of laundry
detergent per gallon of water for example) may be used. This should be followed by an adequate rinse of water. Do not use
wire brushes, abrasives, or cleaning tools which will abrade the coating surface.
Mildew may occur in areas subject to high humidity but is not normally a problem due to the high inherent mildew resistance
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along with the dirt, the following solution is recommended.
1 /
3
cup detergent (Tide ® or equivalent)
2 /
3
cup trisodium phosphate (Solex ® or equivalent)
1 quart of 5% sodium hypochlorite solution (Clorox ® or equivalent)
3 quarts of water
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handled accordingly. When using a solvent, consult maintenance professionals and label instructions for proper handling
and disposal of washings. If required, a mild solvent such as mineral spirits can be used to remove caulking compounds, oil,
grease, tars, wax, and similar substances. Use a cloth dampened with mineral spirits and apply only to areas which are con-
taminated. Follow up the use of this mild solvent with detergent cleaning and rinsing.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DO NOT USE A
WIRE BRUSH
HOSE OR PRESSURE SPRAY
FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING USE MILD DETERGENT AND WATER
FOR HEAVY DIRT DEPOSITS
DETERGENT