CARE & MAINTENANCE Sunset West’s furniture and appearance will be enjoyed for years to come with proper care and maintenance. Caring for outdoor furniture is much like caring for your car; keep it clean and protected and it will stay looking good. Neglect it, and it won’t. Add a coat of automotive or outdoor furniture wax to make that “new” look last even longer. Please review the following instructions thoroughly, as failure to maintain your furniture may void its warranty. We recommend covering your outdoor furniture with outdoor covers (sold separately) when left outside during inclement weather. Covers MUST be properly sized, have a non-abrasive backing and be secured tightly to prevent the finish from being damaged when the covers move in the wind. Premature finish wear from covers is not covered under the warranty. Ensure frames and cushions are COMPLETELY dry BEFORE they are covered. Storing cushions separately indoors will prolong their life. Where possible, outdoor furniture should be stored inside during the off-season, especially in freezing environments. Finally, to maintain or restore the luster of your furniture, after-market products are available to refresh UV protection and water repellency on both frames and cushions – apply as needed. METAL Sunset West offers powder coated metal frames in both aluminum and wrought iron. To clean, wash with a mild soap and warm water solution using a soft cloth. Do not use a coarse brush or harsh cleansers, as they may damage the finish. Always rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning. While drain holes are preventative, water can still gather in the frames, freeze, and cause the finish to crack and the frame to burst. Check holes for debris and clear them if necessary. Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty so be diligent. Coastal areas as well as pool chlorine is very harsh on all metals. Salt and chlorine must be cleaned from frames on a regular basis, or the finish may oxidize, discolor and/or blister. Salt & chlorine damage is not covered under the warranty. WOVEN RESIN Resin weaves are virtually maintenance free, however; it is recommended to clean the frames on a regular basis to prevent the build-up of dirt. In extreme climates where temperatures can reach above 100°, place furniture in 50% shaded areas. TEAK Sunset West uses true natural teak wood in their Teak collections. The Coastal Teak finish has an additional process to create a grey weathered look. To clean, wash with a mild soap and warm water solution using a soft cloth. DO NOT use harsh cleaners or abrasives as they will damage the finish. Our multi-step finish is applied to the rustic planks and then sealed with Golden Care® ‘Teak-Shield’. We recommend continuing to apply ‘Teak-Shield’ (sold separately) to aid the longevity of the finish. Touch-up kits are available through Sunset West to maintain your Coastal Teak finish as needed. When left exposed to the elements, the water-based finish will eventually wear away and uncover the natural teak underneath. The teak will then start its own natural weathering process, and slowly acquire the silver-gray patina that is the characteristic of untreated teak when exposed outdoors. Please note that during the weathering process, the appearance of the furniture may be uneven, but will eventually develop a beautiful, uniform, silvery-gray patina. 142
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