Railing System Care and Maintenance

 
Proper care and maintenance will help ensure optimal railing performance and aesthetic appeal.

In order to properly maintain your stainless steel railing system, IC Railing recommends an initial cleaning after installation of the rail, as well as a yearly cleaning. A basic “Maintenance kit” can be purchased from your railing supplier that will include everything needed for a basic clean.

  1. Soak Micro fiber pad (provided in kit) with the denatured alcohol (provided in kit) and wipe down railing, making sure to remove all dirt and contaminants from IC Railing posts and rods. This process may need to be repeated.
  2. Apply Oxi-X (provided) thinly and evenly with Micro fiber pad in circular motions. Apply 2-3 coats allowing 30 minutes between coats, or until Oxi-X is completely dry.

For coating stainless, aluminum and fiberglass: Clean surface thoroughly with any high alkaline cleaner to remove dirt, oil, wax or other protective coatings before applying. We recommend denatured alcohol for stainless steel railing applications. Do not use solvents or butlyl based cleaners as they can interfere with the adhesion process. Apply Oxi-X to the surface thinly and evenly with a dampened streak-free microfiber cloth in circular motions or a quality paint/coating sprayer. The final appearance of Oxi-X on the surface may vary with the application method. 2 to 3 applications are recommended. Allow product to dry (Minimum 30 min. @ 70F) before each application.

Remember, a little goes a long way, put on the thinnest coat possible!

Should your IC Railing need a more thorough cleaning.

  1. Soak 3M 7447 Maroon pad with LPS1and scrub rail (with grain) to remove all rust, or contaminate.
  2. Lightly dampen a lint and oil free rag with PB Blaster, Aerokroil, or LPS1, wipe down entire railing.
  3. Repeat step 2 until ALL contaminates are removed.
  4. Wipe down entire railing with dry clean rag or towel, Allow to dry for 4 hours in above 65 degree weather, overnight for anything cooler.
  5. Using a new microfiber towel Clean entire rail thoroughly with cleaning alcohol to ensure removal of all remnants of the steps 1 & 2 solvent. Once all remnants are removed use another new towel make one final wipedown before step 6.
  6. Coat entire rail with a thin coat of Oxi-X using a new microfiber towel, for best results apply two or more coats.

If remnants of rust or contaminant are still present after step 4, repeat steps 1-4 until is free of all rust or contaminants before continuing onto steps 5 & 6.