PREPARE THE SURFACE

Caution: Do NOT use petroleum distillate type solvents like paint thinner and mineral spirits. These products leave a residue that inhibits the adhesion qualities of Stove Bright^® High Temperature Paint.

Caution: Do NOT use “tack cloth” or other chemically treated cloth.  These products leave a residue that inhibits the adhesion qualities of Stove Bright^® High Temperature Paint.

Remove all rust. We recommend sandblasting, sanding, or grinding to remove rust.

Remove oil, grease, graphite, or other hard to remove contaminants. We have found Lacquer Thinner, Xylene, and Toluene to be effective against the toughest Surface contaminants. Wipe with a clean white rag when cleaning the surface – colored rags can leave dye behind and therefore affect the performance of the paint.  Change rag often to be sure you are using a clean rag.  After surface prep and wipe down let the units stand for 10 minutes and then wipe one more time with clean rag with solvent; if the rag shows sign of debris, then repeat cleaning process.