Wipaire Inc. endeavors to select and use high quality polyurethanes paints from leading manufacturers. Polyurethane paints are used because of their high gloss characteristics and ability to withstand dramatic temperature and pressure changes. The paint on your floats will maintain its high gloss characteristics for an extended period of time provided it is cared for properly.
The paint exterior surfaces require an initial curing period which may be as long as 90 days after the finish is applied. During this period, some precautions should be taken to avoid damaging the finish or interfering with curing process. The finish should be cleaned only by washing with clean water and mild soap, followed by a water rinse and dry with a cloth or chamois. Do not use polish or wax, which would exclude air from the surface, during this 90 day cure period. Once the finish has cured completely, it may be waxed with a good automotive wax, but power buffing should be avoided to prevent damage to the painted surface.
Normal paint maintenance will include touch-up of abrasion and wear of paint on steps, water rudders, bottoms and sides from docking or beaching aircraft. Floats that are seaplane floats will be required to have approved paint process designed for long periods of water submersion. Paint failure will not be covered by warranty unless approved paint is applied for this application.
Paint warranty applies only to defects in material and workmanship for a 12 Months. Paint deterioration due to normal wear, exposure, or improper care is not covered by the warranty. If proper paint maintenance procedures have been followed and paint peeling, blistering or cracking is evident in areas other than immediate wear area surfaces, warranty consideration may be requested thorough an authorized Wipaire representative.
Generally speaking, warranty repair of paint is confined to a limited area. Workmanship or material defects can usually be identified to localized surface areas that were improperly prepared prior to paint application, or to areas where the paint or subsurface primer has been improperly applied.     Â
Labor associated with troubleshooting, evaluation, removal, installation, or balancing of parts is not covered under this warranty