CARE AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS

Our full-length Wood-top boards can show more dings and scratches than other plastic-top boards. This does not mean they are more easily damaged, just that the damage is more readily noticeable. This is a result of their higher gloss finish and the overall impact of damaging the beautiful wood.

HOWEVER — Arbor’s wood-top boards can be repaired, which is not possible with any plastic topped board. You can maintain the finish through the seasons.

It is important to note that the wood topsheet material has been completely impregnated with resin. It cannot take on, nor be damaged by water no mater how much of the protective coating is removed.

The protective coating, which we call the "Photofusion Finish" is evolving. We are finding ways to make it stronger and more scratch resistant with every new line. Nevertheless, the protective coating from each season is created from the same base formulation, which is similar in its properties to an automotive clear coat. This means that the boards can be polished, buffed, repaired, and even refinished.

So get into fixing your board — it’s easy to keep it looking nice. Here is what to do:

• For shallow scratches and scuffs purchase a polish from your local auto parts store. Follow the instructions to simply buff out these blemishes.

• For deeper scratches, scuffs, and dings purchase a scratch remover or rubbing compound from your local auto parts store. Follow the instructions to reduce or eliminate the appearance of minor wounds to your board. Finish the job by polishing and/or waxing the area.

• For the deepest scratches and dings sanding will be required. Before starting, make sure the affected area is dry, then sand being careful to only remove the damaged finish and clean up the marred wood. It is possible to sand through the wood top if you are not careful. We recommend using 220 grit sandpaper. Once you have finished prepping the damaged area apply a thin layer of Varathane or a similar UV resistant urethane based coating. Let dry, lightly sand and apply an additional layer. Note: It is better to apply multiple thin layers than one thick layer. Once the repair is flush with the original surface of the board, wet sand with a fine wet/dry sandpaper and/or polish the area in order to blend the repair into the existing finish. Finally, wax to bring up the gloss.