Maintenance

Periodic Cleaning:: Use a mild detergent to wash your door; do not use abrasive cleansers. Check for scratches that can be repaired. If bare metal is exposed, treat with zinc-based primer. Avoid excessive touch-up; post-applied painting will not match original factory finish.
Repainting the Door:: Wash surface thoroughly with a solution of trisodium phosphate (commonly called TSP). Buff surface lightly with an extra-fine grade steel wool. Repair any rust or bare metal areas and coat with a zinc-based primer. Paint with premium quality oil-base or latex exterior paint. Avoid use of solvents (mineral spirits can be used). Apply paint to a small area of the door to test for adhesion. If new paint does not chip, crack, or bubble, apply to remainder of door. If in doubt about the correct paint system to use, contact a painting professional.
Repainting Window Frames and Decorative Inserts:: Remove insert from window. Wash with mild detergent. Buff surface lightly with an extra-fine grade steel wool. Paint with oil-based primer and latex top coat.