The engineering of your HMI Security Storm Doors is designed to provide years of trouble free enjoyment. Your door is manufactured with special attention to powder coated rich color finishes.
To maintain your warranty and keep your storm door as beautiful as the first day it was installed, follow these maintenance instructions and schedule as follows.
SCHEDULE
Normal Environments
Every 6 months – wash your door and apply protectant.
Harsh Environments
At installation apply protectant, and then every 3 months wash and apply protectant.
WASHING YOUR DOOR
Wash your door and glass using only mild dish washing detergent, warm water, and a soft cloth. Do NOT use harsh detergents. Rinse thoroughly with a gentle water spray.
- Avoid harsh cleaners. Examples of such cleaners are: glass cleaners (ex: Windex™), ammonia, bleaches, grease removers (ex: Fantastic™), detergents containing organic solvents, nail polish removers, and furniture polishes.
- Only wash or apply protectant when door is cool to the touch.
- Avoid chemical sprays such as lawn pesticides and fertilizers.
APPLYING PROTECTANT
After washing the door apply a non-powdering wax or protectant such as “Turtle Wax Express Shine”. Apply to the outside door face and edges, following the directions on the product label.
REPAIR AND REFINISHING
HMI™ doors provide an excellent base for future refinishing if your door is ever damaged or if you with to make a décor change.
Paint repairs or refinishing may be made with exterior grade solid color oil based paint or Rustoleum spray paint.