COPYRIGHT © 2004 MARTIN DOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
60-MINUTE
PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RE-PAINTING, SEALING OR CUSTOMIZING YOUR DOOR COLOR
STEP 1
- 10 MINUTES
OR:
STEP
1
AND
2
- 10 minutes
Wipe door clean with a good quality paint thinner.
STEP 2
- 5 MINUTES
STEP 3
- 10 MINUTES
STEP 4
- 15 MINUTES
STEP 5
- 20 MINUTES
Close the door, then wash it with a mild detergent to remove any
dirt, oil or grime.
Spray off with water. The washing process is necessary for the
new paint to adhere to the surface.
When the door is completely dry, lightly sand. The sanding
process is necessary for the new paint to adhere to the surface.
(Wood doors should be sanded where required where fillers and
glue residue may be seen.)
Dust off, then raise the door. Place a protective cover over the
jambs, header and floor.
Close the door and paint using any good quality paint or clear coat
sealer. Paint only the exposed outside surface. A spray gun will
usually apply a more even coat. (Painting or staining a wood door
should be done by a professional. Some of the light and dark
colored fillers, glue residues and wood colors are normal and
should properly blend after the finishing process.)
COPYRIGHT © 2004 MARTIN DOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
60-MINUTE
PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RE-PAINTING, SEALING OR CUSTOMIZING YOUR DOOR COLOR
STEP 1
- 10 MINUTES
OR:
STEP
1
AND
2
- 10 minutes
Wipe door clean with a good quality paint thinner.
STEP 2
- 5 MINUTES
STEP 3
- 10 MINUTES
STEP 4
- 15 MINUTES
STEP 5
- 20 MINUTES
Close the door, then wash it with a mild detergent to remove any
dirt, oil or grime.
Spray off with water. The washing process is necessary for the
new paint to adhere to the surface.
When the door is completely dry, lightly sand. The sanding
process is necessary for the new paint to adhere to the surface.
(Wood doors should be sanded where required where fillers and
glue residue may be seen.)
Dust off, then raise the door. Place a protective cover over the
jambs, header and floor.
Close the door and paint using any good quality paint or clear coat
sealer. Paint only the exposed outside surface. A spray gun will
usually apply a more even coat. (Painting or staining a wood door
should be done by a professional. Some of the light and dark
colored fillers, glue residues and wood colors are normal and
should properly blend after the finishing process.)
When a steel door is installed and in the closed position, paint the outside surface of the door only. It is not
necessary to paint the door sections on the edges, joints and inside like a new wood door requires. Paint cannot
dry in between joints. One coat of paint should cover if the steel surface is prepared properly. This is done by
cleaning and lightly sanding as shown in steps 1, 2, and 3. Because the new paint is being applied to a stable
painted surface, the new paint should last for many years. Wood door stain/paint or Copper door clear sealer
may need to be repeated more often.
Your local paint store will advise you on the type and quality of paint to purchase. Follow any additional
instructions on the paint can, especially proper temperature conditions and ventilation.
NOTE: It may be possible to re-new the look of an older door without re-painting. See "MAINTENANCE" on
front page for cleaning and waxing.
Martin Door sections are manufactured with hot-dipped
galvanized steel, which is one of the best known methods
for rust protection even when scratched, cut, punched,
drilled or broken. In addition the door sections receive two
coats of baked-on semi-gloss enamel. This paint process
not only adds beauty to the door sections but is also
necessary for the roll forming Process. Dirty finger marks
are easily wiped clean following installation. See
“MAINTENANCE” on the front page.
It is almost impossible to avoid small manufacturing,
shipping and installation marks/scratches. These do not
affect the overall long lasting beauty of the door. We do not
recommend touch-up paint unless absolutely necessary.
Touch-up and spray paints may be more visible than the
mark/scratch.
Dear Owner,
We continually try to improve
our fine sectional garage
doors and electric door
openers. We value any
comments you would like to
make.
Thank You,
Mail or Fax comments to:
Martin Door Manufacturing
Salt Lake City, Utah 84127-0437 USA
FAX: (801)977-4222 www.
martindoor.com
Dave Martin - Chairman
NOTE: For comments regarding other brand
automatic garage door openers, the condition of
the garage door opening or the installation of the
garage door or opener, please contact your local
installation dealer.
PAINTING THEORY:
(STEEL DOORS)
QUALITY
S I N C E 1 9 3 6
NOTE:
Martin Door Dealers are trained on the correct way to remove
and reattach the Finger Shields without damage. To be painted separately.
After the door and Finger Shields are painted and dry, reattach the
Finger Shields.
