REPAIRS
Before Staining
Fine white scratches:
• Wipe surface with mineral spirits or an all-purpose
cleaner. Scratches should disappear.
• If using an all-purpose cleaner, rinse door thoroughly
and allow to dry completely.
Light scratches or scuffs:
• Lightly spray the scratched area with buff primer or
smooth the area by buffing in the grain direction with
a 3M
™
Scotch Brite
™
pad.
• Allow to dry before finishing.
Deep scratches:
• Fill the scratch with a wood crayon or scratch pencil
(available at any hardware store). Body filler or epoxy
fiberglass filler products may be used if sanding is
minimized. Grain detail may have to be manually
etched into any of these fillers.
• Wipe off any excess with a rag dampened with
mineral spirits.
• Follow the repair details for light scratches or scuffs.
After Staining
Fine scratches:
• Wipe surface with mineral spirits or an all-purpose
cleaner.
• Apply stain to scratched area with cotton swab or
an artist brush. Fine scratches can be touched up
by daubing stain onto the area even with topcoat
already applied.
• Wipe off stain until color match is achieved.
• Apply a fine coat of topcoat over the restained
scratch area. Use a clean cotton swab or small brush
(approximately 1⁄2" width or less) to apply a very
thin coat of topcoat over the repaired area. Blend as
needed but don’t over brush.
BEFORE YOU START
• Do
stain when temperatures are
between 50° and 90° F and
relative humidity is below 80%.
These are optimal conditions
for staining.
• Do
stain all exposed edges and
ends of your fiberglass door.
All wood surfaces exposed to
weather should be finished
within 2 weeks of exposure.
• Do Not
stain or topcoat while
dew is present.
• Do Not
stain in direct sunlight.
• Do Not
sand the door.
90˚
50˚
Developed for fiberglass doors, this
kit contains everything you need to
create the authentic look of real
wood, including:
• 1 foam brush
• 1 pair of one-size-fits-all gloves
• 1 3" natural brush
• 1 2" synthetic brush
• 1 staining rag – 4" x 4"
• 2 cleaning rags – 8" x 8"
• 1 bottle of mineral spirits – 4 fl. oz.
• 1 can of stain – 16 fl. oz.
• 1 can of topcoat – 20 fl. oz.
• 2 stir sticks
• 2 test samples
• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Instructional DVD
Please read carefully
before finishing your door.
CAUTION – PLEASE READ!
To avoid inhaling any fumes when using stains, paints
or topcoats, it is extremely important to use adequate
ventilation. Keep all materials out of the reach of
children. Close all containers after use.
Therma-Tru Same-Day
®
stain
CAUTION:
Combustible. Contains petroleum
distillates. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
Avoid breathing the vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
Do not take internally.
NOTICE:
Reports have associated repeated and
prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents
with permanent brain and nervous system damage.
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and
inhaling contents may be harmful or fatal.
FIRST AID:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.
Call a physician immediately. In case of skin or eye
contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation
continues, see a physician.
Therma-Tru Topcoat for Same-Day
®
stain
CAUTION:
Do not freeze. DO NOT take internally.
Avoid breathing the vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
NOTICE:
Contains small quantities of biocide/
fungicide. Avoid pollution of waterways and sewers.
FIRST AID:
If swallowed, induce vomiting or a
physician may recover the materials from the stomach
by aspiration. Call a physician immediately. In case of
eye contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation
continues, see a physician.
