USG Translucents Ceiling Panels - Manual (Page 2)

Compatible Cleaners Harsh solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or muriatic acid can cause surface degradation and crazing.
Additionally, cleaners such as glass cleaners, acetone, benzene, lacquer thinner, and gritty abrasive scouring
compounds should never be used to clean these panels.
Use only the following mild cleaning agents:
– VM&P naphtha
– Brillianize
– JOY
®
– PALMOLIVE ® Dishwashing Liquid
– Novus (acrylic cleaner)
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, recommendations and safety procedures when using these products.
Polishing Scratches Buff and fill scratches and minor abrasions with one of the following mild polishes:
– MEGUIAR’S
® Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Detailer
– NOVUS ® Plastic Polish (No. 1 or No. 2)
– PLEXUS ® Plastic Cleaner Protectant and Polish
– SC JOHNSON ® Paste Wax
– JANVIL ® Plastic Restore and Polish
– 3M ™ Finesse-It ™
Test the product selected on a small section of one panel, following the polish manufacturer’s instructions,
to determine its effectiveness for your application.
Limitations – Do not use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners.
– Do not scrape panels with squeegees, razor blades or other sharp instruments.
– Do not use benzene, gasoline, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, butyl cellosolve or glass cleaners.
– Do not clean panels in extreme sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
Trademarks
The following trademarks
used herein are owned by USG
Interiors or a related company:
D onn , T opo , T ranslucenTs . Freon
is a trademark of E.I. du Pont
de Nemours and Company.
Joy is a trademark of Procter &
Gamble Company. Lexan is a
registered trademark of General
Electric Company.Meguiar’s is a
trademark of Meguiar’s, Inc.
Novus is a trademark of Novus
Plastic Polish, Ltd. Palmolive is a
trademark of Colgate-Palmolive
Company. Plexus is a trademark
of BTI Chemical Co., Inc. SC
Johnson is a trademark of S.C.
Johnson & Son, Inc. Finesse-it
is a trademark of 3M. Janvil
is a registered trademark of
Janvil Inc.
Notice
We shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss
caused by application of these
goods not in accordance with
current printed instructions or
for other than the intended use.
Our liability is expressly limited
to replacement of defective
goods. Any claim shall be
deemed waived unless made
in writing to us within thirty (30)
days from the date it was or
reasonably should have been
discovered.
Note
All products described here
may not be available in all
geographic markets. Consult
your local sales office or
representative for more
information.
Safety First!
Follow good safety and
industrial hygiene practices
during handling and installation
of all products and systems.
Take necessary precautions and
wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment as
needed. Read material safety
data sheets and related
literature on products before
specification and/or installation.
IC456/rev. 11-08
©2008, USG Interiors, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661