Maintenance - ClearView PowerBoards PB-FD-005 Installation Manual

Maintenance

Caring for your Clearview Power Boards
Whilst the motors don't require maintenance, regular routine cleaning will help ensure the
continued smooth operation of your Clearview Power Boards.
Using a garden hose, rinse away any loose dirt and grime that has built up on the Power
Boards, their arms, and the areas around them.
Fill a bucket with warm water and mild car wash, and gently clean the Power Boards with a soft
towel. Any hard-to-remove substances can be spot cleaned with a road grime & tar remover,
ensuring to re-wash that area afterwards. Rinse well with clean water afterwards.
Dry the Power Boards and their motorised arms with another soft towel.
If your powder coated Power Board arms are losing their shine, you can apply a thin layer of
high-grade non-abrasive car wax after they've been cleaned. Wipe all the wax off once its dried
and the powder coat should look like new again! Use a car wax brand that contains a UV
blocker or UV inhibitors. Do not use compound-type waxes as they contain abrasives that can
harm the powder coating.
Avoid detailing sprays to give a high shine on the tread or step as it can make it slippery and
unsafe to stand on.
Stay away from harsh chemicals as they can degrade the protective finish or discolour it.
Stay within the load-bearing limits of your Power Boards. If more than one person stands on a
power board and exceeds its capacity, it could bend the board or break the arms.
Maintaining Powder Coated Surfaces
Whilst powder coating is a lot more durable and longer lasting than paint, it can still be affected by
dust, dirt, salt water, constant exposure to the weather, and collisions.
Harsh chemicals and solvents can also damage powder coating. Once damaged, the surface is a
lot more vulnerable to fading and failure.
Whilst powder coat acts as a protective "shell" over the mirror base, it isn't damage proof. Chips or
scratches can let moisture, dirt and/or salt particles in, harming the surface underneath and
causing the powder coat to chip or crack. Once it does, its shell can be picked away and peeled off.
Ongoing maintenance is important to increase the life of the finish of your powder coated
surfaces.
With the right maintenance, you can increase the life of the finish of your powder coated surfaces:
We recommend regularly inspecting your powder coat and wiping any dust off with a soft
cloth. Clean, good quality micro-fiber cloths are recommended.
We recommend regular washing with highly diluted mild soap and water. Use a soft towel to
gently clean. Rinse and dry with another soft towel.
If your powder coat is losing its shine, you can apply a thin layer of high-grade non-abrasive car
wax after it's been cleaned. Wipe all the wax off once its dried and the powder coat should look
like new again! Use a car wax brand that contains a UV blocker or UV inhibitors. Do not use
compound-type waxes as they contain abrasives that can harm the powder coating.
It's important in coastal areas to regularly clean any powder coated surfaces as salt will stick to the
coating, dulling its appearance. This can leave your powder coated surface looking chalky.
We don't recommend paint touch ups to cover imperfections as paint won't adhere to powder
coated surfaces. A local professional can quote to repair the powder coating.
Pressure Washing Warning
When using a power washer on your vehicle – please take care not to subject the Power Board to
the pressured water spray. High Pressure water washing of the Power Boards can affect the
electrical operation by forcing water into electrical connections. Although the Power Board
components are sealed, they are not designed to handle high pressure water directly. Damage
resulting from water ingress from high pressure devices is not covered under warranty.
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