Full Height Tandem Installation Instructions
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Stainless Steel Finishes (Cont)
For stubborn stains, heavy spotting and rust, our #1 recommendation is MAAS Metal Polish (in the liquid form). This
is hands down the best product we have used. Follow the manufacturer’s directions but in brief: (1) wipe down excess
dirt from the turnstile; (2) apply polish to the metal; (3) polish in the direction of the grain with a super fine (0000) or fine
(000) synthetic steel wool (depending on the level of tarnish); (4) wipe clean; (5) repeat steps 2 - 4 until clean. MAAS
Metal Polish (liquid) is available from the MAAS website (www.maasinc.com). Synthetic steel wool can generally be
found at home improvement centers or online at Amazon.com. Again, never use steel wool.
Another product that is good is a product called Hope’s Perfect Sink (www.hopecompany.com). The Perfect Sink
product can be purchased at Lowe’s, OSH and Amazon.com. Follow the directions on the bottle.
Rusted surfaces and even damaged pitted surfaces can generally be cleaned with the MAAS product but highly
damaged areas may require chemical passivation. To chemically passivate stainless steel, Alvarado recommends the
use of a citric acid product, CitriSurf2310, available from Stellar Solutions (www.citrisurf.com). This product is especially
formulated to clean and passivate stainless steel and can be used in the field. Follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Even with periodic cleaning, it is possible that periodic chemical passivation will be required to maintain stainless steel
in especially difficult environments.
Powder Coat Finishes
To clean the powder coat finish, use a neutral detergent, such as a car shampoo, and rinse with clean water. In the
event that the powder coat finish is chipped, and bare metal is showing, seal the area as soon as possible. If the area
is not sealed, the underlying metal will rust, which could eat away the powder coat and cause flaking. Touch up paint is
available from Alvarado.
Acrylic Finishes
Use cleaning products that are specifically recommended for use on acrylic surfaces. We recommend two products:
• Brillianize
• Novus #1
The two recommended products will clean the material and leave a greaseless shine that will repel dust and resist
fingerprints. DO NOT use scouring compounds or chemical cleaners like Windex that contain ammonia or alcohol.
Using a soft cloth, clean the acrylic surfaces according to the instructions provided with the recommended cleaning
product. DO NOT SCRUB THE ACRYLIC!
Cleaning and Maintenance (Cont)