Preparation should be completed before applying the product. The flaking and peeling of the structure should be removed by either power washing or light sanding and any damaged or rotting surface should be replaced before applying our product.

Peeling and flaking of a new tattoo is perfectly normal. Before it actually begins to peel, the tattoo will look like it's covered with a whitish, cracking film. Then you'll see white or translucent flakes of old, dead skin start to peel off and some of the flakes may even contain some ink. Sometimes you can actually see a duplicate image of part of your tattoo peeling off - it's rather disconcerting, but it is also perfectly normal and there is no need to panic.

Note: Boards close to the ground and boards installed on chimneys are the first to become damaged. Look there first.

USA Topcoat can applied by you, the home owner, by following our directions for supervising a coating crew (be your own contractor either way!), or by one of our professional coating dealerships.

Yes, DuraTeck can be bent greater than 90 degrees without peeling or flaking. The PVD coated sheets can also be drawn or embossed (within limits based on the application) without peeling or flaking.

Flaking is most often associated with wax contamination and/or poor cleaning prior to recoating. Peeling is usually caused by incompatible products (some pre-finished engineered floors, for example), improperly dried seal or paint or improper cleaning/abrasion before recoating.

Comparing paint to our coating system is like comparing paint to water. Paint is a temporary solution that has no longevity, knowing that when you do it the process has to be redone every 3 to 4 years, it fades rapidly, shows settlement cracks, little elasticity, can be penetrated by wind, eaten by mildew, can create algae in the inner walls of the home, and certainly is not a waterproofing agent.

Yes. We can walk you through the process of replacing the damaged aluminum slat. However as you should know, the cover is so tough, this is a VERY RARE occurrence when someone damages the cover requiring this type of repair. This was not a bad idea at the time, but this feature added height to the canister lid, so this feature showed quite a bit more than a canister lid without this storage option.

Peeling is the final result when a paint film loses its adhesion to the substrate. Peeling may occur between coats of paint (intercoat failure), or all the paint coats may peel from the underlying substrate (total film failure).

Slick, glossy or non-porous surfaces - Prepare the surface to give it more 'tooth' (a rougher surface profile), so the paint will adhere better. This can be done by sanding, using a surface conditioner like Paso, or using a primer designed for slick surfaces. Dirty, greasy or grimy surfaces - Clean the surface with a suitable cleaner (like a TSP solution). Be sure to thoroughly rinse afterwards, and let the surface dry before painting.

The recommended procedure for restoring a wrought iron fence with this problem is to either sand blast or wire brush the fence to remove the rust. Once the rust is removed, you should apply a zinc enriched primer, cover it with one or two coats of finish preferably with a rust inhibitor. Just like your car, you can enhance the life span of an iron fence by simply cleaning and polishing the fence with a good automotive wax. BACK TO TOP

We offer a fantastic adhesive patch kit for most all of our covers. (Except vinyl products). This can be found here. If you cover is under warranty, you may be eligible for a free patch kit. Call customer service at 800 541-2326 for more information.

This depends on where you purchased the cover. Call customer service at 800 541-2326 for more information.

There is only one reason why a penetrating stain would peel - something has occurred to prevent it from penetrating properly at the time of application, causing it to dry on the surface. Things that can cause the stain to not penetrate properly are many, but here are a few of the most common causes: Poor ventilation under deck (too low to ground, too close to water, etc.) If the deck is too close to the ground, the wood will absorb moisture from the ground from the underside.

Unfortunately aside from stripping, priming and repainting there is very little that can be done once paint starts peeling. Once paint begins to peel it will continue, even if you get a good paint job over top, the old surface underneath will continue to peel causing the new paint to peel off as well.

Yes, but it would be too costly to do so. To ship it back and forth to our shop will set you back probably no less than $200.00 before any repairs begin. Then when you add the hours for custom repair and replacement of parts, you will pay more than if you ordered a brand new cover. In the instance that your cover is damaged by hail, or some other weather event, virtually all insurances cover this type of damage under your personal auto insurance (Comprehensive Coverage).

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If the surface is exposed to the sun for an extended amount of time, the UV rays will eventually break down the POR-15 and cause it to fail. That's why we recommend you topcoat it.