In addition to the following instructions, refer to specific preparation, application and maintenance procedures as provided by Weather-Bos™. All surfaces can be protected against warping, shrinking, cracking, etc., the trick is "maintenance." Using proper preparation and application proce dures combined with adequate quantity of Weather-Bos™ will provide color retention dimensional stabilization and water repellency. To retain a quality appearancethe surface should be cleaned with high-pressure water and/or soap similar to maintaining walkways or automobile. Additional applications of Weather-Bos™ may be necessary to maintain the desired appearance. When using Weather-Bos™, the degree of protection and performance remains the same re gardless of aesthetics, due to the high percentage of solids which create a monolithic bond within most substrates or on most surfaces. Therefore, while maintaining surface appearance or color, the integrity of the substrate will not change.