GAI-Tronics 234WM Wall-Mount Stanchion Assembly - Manual (Page 11)

Pub. 42004-308F
Model 234WM Wall-Mount Stanchion Assembly Page: 11 of 12
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Repairing Surface Damage to Powder-Coated Stanchions
Scratch Repair
1. Carefully sand the damaged area to clean and score the base metal, taking care to minimize any
additional damage to the surrounding powder coating.
2. Wipe the sanded area with a cleaning solvent, such as DuPont “PrepSol” or equivalent. Allow the
area to dry. This type of product is normally available at auto parts stores. Denatured alcohol may
also be used.
3. Prepare the bare metal surface for painting by treating it with a phosphoric acid solution intended for
this purpose. The phosphoric acid solution is also normally available at auto parts stores. Allow the
area to dry.
4. Using a cotton-tipped swab or small brush, paint the prepared surface with an automotive enamel or
oil base polyurethane enamel such as Red Devil, Rustoleum, or equivalent. Do NOT use Krylon-type
paints. Carefully blend the repair enamel into the powder coat at the edges.
N OTE : Exact color matches may not be attainable.
Decal Repair
1. Using a very sharp instrument such as an X-Acto-type knife, loosen then lift a corner edge of the
damaged decal.
2. Carefully peel back and remove the loosened decal.
3. Wipe the area clean with denatured alcohol. Allow the area to dry.
4. Prior to attaching a new decal, dampen the target area with a fine mist of water (fine spray from a
plant misting bottle is ideal).
5. Peel the backing from the replacement decal, leaving the decal attached to the front cover material,
and carefully align it with the target area.
6. With the cover material still attached, press the replacement decal in place, then squeegee any water
from under the new decal starting at the center and working toward the edges.
7. Peel off the cover material, being careful not to tear or lift the decal. If the decal lifts as the cover
material is being removed, push down on the uncovered decal, and squeegee as necessary to remove
any large bubbles; small bubbles will disappear as the decal dries.