Maintenance

Wood stained products.

The time interval and choice of maintenance methods depend on the location of the equipment and the amount of useage.
Surfaces with fairly little mechanical damage and a film-coating that is otherwise intact are repaired using method A) a transparent stain. Surfaces with extensive damage to the film coating are repaired using method B) a solid colour (pigmented).

A. Transparent wood stain.

Do not work in direct sunlight or at temperatures below +50°F.

1. Clean the old surface or damaged area thoroughly with pre-paint cleaner. Rinse carefully with water. Clean between the boards wherever necessary so that moisture run-off works properly.
2. Let the surface dry until the moisture content is not above 18%.
3. Scrape or sand the damaged (black) areas to remove loose paint and then apply two coats of oil primer. Or treat the entire surface. Let it dry between applications.
4. Leave to dry for at least 4 hours at a temperature of +50°F or above.
5. Apply two coats of wood stain to the damaged areas or until the correct colour is achieved. It may be necessary to apply a final coat to the entire surface. Let it dry between applications.
6. Leave to dry for at least 4 hours at a temperature of +50°F or above.

B. Solid colour wood stain.

Do not work in direct sunlight or at temperatures below +50°F.

1. Clean the old surface or damaged area thoroughly with pre-paint cleaner. Rinse carefully with water. Clean between the boards wherever necessary so that moisture run-off works properly.
2. Let the surface dry until the moisture content is not above 18%.
3. Scrape or sand the damaged (black) areas to remove loose paint and then apply two coats of oil primer. Or treat the entire surface. Let it dry between applications.
4. Leave to dry for at least 4 hours at a temperature of +50°F or above.
5. Apply two coats of solid colour wood stain to the damaged areas. It may be necessary to apply a final coat to the entire surface. Let it dry between applications.
6. Leave to dry for at least 4 hours at a temperature of +50°F or above. Although the pigments of our solid colour wood stains have been specially developed to match our transparent wood stain shades, slight differences may arise, as it is technically impossible to guarantee a 100% match at all times.

Wood stains for maintenance work.

Maintenance wood stains are available from HAGS – oil primer (colourless) HAGS R353 340 in 5-litre cans and required colours in 0.75 l cans. Touch-up paint can also be ordered. Please contact your HAGS representative for more information!

Improving powder coated steel components.

HAGS touch-up paint should be used to repair any damage to powder coated surfaces. Minimum temperature +50°F. Do not work in direct sunlight.

1. Carefully sand rough edges around the damaged area.
2. Use white spirit to clean the area.
3. Apply touch-up paint and leave to dry for 8 hours.