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HOW TO ORDER STERLING and INFO REQUEST FORM SPANISH LANGUAGE APPLICATION GUIDE SEE INFO REQUEST FORM BELOW
CARING
FOR YOUR NEW STERLING
FINISH STERLING
U-Series and 94U-Series topcoats,
aliphatic urethanes of the highest chemical cross-link density, offer the
maximum resistance to weathering, chemicals, and the wear and tear predicted in
severe ocean marine, high altitude, and industrial environments.
The product is as tough against continuous saltwater exposure and
tropical sun, as it is to actinic solar radiation exposure at flight altitudes
and the air and moisture impacting that occurs during supersonic travel. Soap
and water washdowns, using a soft bristle brush or rag, are really the only
maintenance that a STERLING finish requires until the effects of extended
weathering are seen with a decline in gloss. It
is not necessary, immediately following a new STERLING application, to
apply any protective film over it, for waxes and polishes will surely weather
faster than the coating itself, unnecessarily increasing requisite maintenance.
Commercial aircraft, however, along with transoceanic vessels, are
sometimes successfully placed on a regular wax schedule for it is thought by
some owners and maintenance managers that exhaust, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and
other surface contaminants are more easily cleaned from the coating, if waxed
periodically. In many cases this
may well be true. No
harm will occur to freshly applied STERLING topcoat if it is waxed, but
assure that the material is not a combination polish/wax for the former contains
abrasive material, though of extremely fine character.
Any buffing or abrasion on the fresh coating through the use of a
combination wax/polish will introduce micro-scratches and this can cause
premature deterioration. The
surface area is increased by the action of abrasive, allowing the scratched
texture to become a better harbor for air contaminants, liquids, salt crystals,
and other materials which attract or hold moisture and which contribute to the
presence of an alkaline or acidic environment.
Additionally, the magnitude of solar radiation is increased proportionate
to the increase in surface area. These
factors can contribute to premature loss of gloss and color fading. Within
the first few years, therefore, if waxing is desired, do not use a combination
polish/wax. Assure that it contains
no ingredients which would scratch the surface. Later
in the coatings service life, as gloss is significantly diminished, it can,
contrastingly, be beautifully restored with a combination polish/wax or a polish
by itself followed by waxing. Such
products as 3M's Finesse-It II (Product #05928) are excellent at this stage.
This product will leave minimal, if any, swirl marks and will cause the
least damage to the existing film. The
oxidized surface will be quickly removed and it is then appropriate for the
application of wax or normal cleaning care. The
foregoing instructions are intended to provide the applicator with the basics
necessary to apply STERLING coatings by brush and spray.
By no means is this guide intended to be a complete treatise on the
subject of coating application. We
suggest, therefore, for complete instructions that you contact your dealer,
distributor or DETCO Marine before starting a large job.
Only from thorough, careful evaluation of the surfaces to be coated,
proper preparation and well-applied primer and topcoat can the expected results
be achieved. Do not hesitate to ask
for technical assistance for you are creating a long-term investment in the use
of the STERLING coating system. Call
DETCO Marine toll-free on (800) 845-0023, or collect on (714) 895-7002 for
further information and speak with one of our application specialists. All recommendations, statements and technical data contained herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable and correct, but accuracy and completeness of said tests are not guaranteed and are not to be construed as a warranty, either express or implied. Users shall rely on their own information and tests to determine suitability of the product for the intended use and users assume all risk and liability resulting from the use of these products. Seller and manufacturer’s sole responsibility shall be to replace that portion of the product of this manufacturer which proves to be defective. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable to the buyer or any third person for any injury, loss or damage directly or indirectly resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the product. Recommendations or statements other than those contained in a written agreement signed by an officer of the manufacturer shall not be binding upon the manufacturer or seller.
Click HELPFUL LINKS to the left, for the supplier, applicator or boatyard nearest you. INFORMATION REQUEST FORM In
the Western States, contact DETCO for further information at (800)
845-0023 or (714)-895-7002 -- FAX (714)
898-9525 and speak with one of our application
specialists or E-mail us at we@detcomarine.com Eastern
U.S. customers may call MYD Distributor, Inc. at (954) 524-1150 or E-mail them
at myd@myddistributor.com Select the items below that apply and let us know how to contact you.
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