• You may use paper towels or newspaper.
• You may use Windex or 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water.
• Note: Keep Windex and other ammonia-based products away from brass handleset.

• You may use mild solution of soap and water.
• You may use non-abrasive soft scrub.

• Remove handleset.
• Soak in lacquer thinner or mineral spirits.
• Remove and wash with soap and water; let dry thoroughly.
• Clean with good quality brass cleaner; such as Brasso.
• Reapply urethane coating in thin light coats; ensuring each coat is dry before applying another.
• Reinstall handle.

• Use vegetable oil or WD-40.
• Important: If serial number sticker is removed, please retain for door registration and future warranty needs.

• Lightly sand with 300-500 grit wet/dry sandpaper, only to rough the surface.
• If sanding an aluminum door, do NOT sand to the bare aluminum.

• Clean with mild solution of soap and water.
• Allow door to dry completely before proceeding with painting.
• Note: Keep Windex and other ammonia-based products away from brass handle set.

• Use Spray Rustoleum Paint or Spray Automotive finish. Apply paint per manufacturer¹s recommendation.
• Apply thin layer of paint coats.
• Make sure each layer is thoroughly dry before applying the next coat.

• Use a name brand gel stain. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• After staining, apply a high-quality exterior grade polyurethane.

• Use Exterior Semi-Gloss latex paint. Apply paint per manufacturer's recommendation.
• Apply thin layer of paint coats.
• Make sure each layer is thoroughly dry before applying the next coat.

Painted Polypropylene Store-in-Door™ Traditional and Crossbuck model doors purchased prior to September 2002 may be painted using the following technique:

• Lightly sand the storm door with a 300- to 500-grit wet/dry sandpaper, just enough to roughen the surface. Do not sand down to bare door material, and do not sand out the simulated wood-grain texture of the door.
• Clean the storm door with a mild solution of soap and water. Rinse and let dry thoroughly. Wipe the storm door with a clean, dry, soft cloth to remove any dust or residue.
• Use a high-quality, premium exterior semi-gloss latex paint.
• Apply paint in multiple light coats, making certain to allow each coat to dry thoroughly before applying the next. If you have a paint sprayer available, this will provide the best, most even coverage.
• Be sure to follow all label instructions supplied with the paint. Remember, it will take several days for any paint to reach its full hardness.
  Special care should be taken during this time to avoid marring the door.

Polypropylene Store-in-Door™ Traditional and Crossbuck model doors with molded-through color purchased after September 2002 are not paintable.

For assistance determining which type you have, contact our express service line at 1-800-933-3626 with your serial number.