Cleaning is essential for all powder coated surfaces in order to maintain the original performance characteristics of the coating.

Coastal environments contain chlorides and city environments contain chloride and sulphur compounds which can induce corrosion on powder coated surfaces.

Grime can also absorb moisture and hold the moisture against the powder coated surface which can also induce corrosive attach and damage the coating.

Australian Standard AS 3715 recommends the following cleaning schedule and the cleaning method depends on the degree and rate of contamination.

The objective of cleaning powder coated surfaces is to remove any build up of grime, chloride and sulphurs. Initially, washing down with warm water is recommended and a soft fibre brush may also be necessary to loosen deposits of dirt and grime.