Care and maintenance guide
Keep your Strikeglass looking like new
Strikeglass needs very little care. Follow these guidelines to keep it clear and performing at its best.
General cleaning
- Use a clean, soft sponge with lukewarm water and mild soap, or a neutral to slightly acidic or alkaline detergent.
- Rinse well with clean water, then dry with a damp sponge or a chamois.
- For best results, finish with an anti-static cleaner to reduce dust.
Removing stains and marks
- Fresh paint, grease or glazing compound: wipe with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth, then rinse as above.
- Rust stains: use a 10% oxalic acid solution.
- Graffiti and ink: use approved graffiti removers only, and keep them off uncoated areas such as edges or drilled holes.
What to avoid
- Abrasive cleaners, strong alkalis, acetone, benzene, leaded gasoline or carbon tetrachloride.
- Razor blades or other sharp tools to scrape the surface.
- Rough cloths or dry wiping, which can leave fine scratches.
Static and dust
Strikeglass has insulating properties, so it can attract dust.
- Use an anti-static cleaner. Many products clean and reduce static in one step.
- Blowing dust off with ionized air works better than wiping, which only moves dust around.
Safe cleaning solvents
Strikeglass has a protective coating for chemical resistance. At room temperature it is compatible with:
- Water
- White spirit
- Hexane and heptane
- Ethyl or butyl alcohol
- Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
Limescale
- Use demineralized water to prevent build-up.
- If limescale appears, remove it with diluted acetic acid, such as vinegar.
Scratches or damage?
Minor scratches can sometimes be polished out with hot air, but this takes care and the right equipment. Call us before you try it, or if anything on your Strikeglass looks wrong. We are happy to take a look.