LENCO BearCat - Glass and Paint Care Maintenance; Storage; Cleaning; Paint Care

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Glass and Paint Care / Maintenance
All windows in the Lenco BearCat are Glass-Clad Polycarbonate; a laminate of multi-layered glass and a
polycarbonate core layer with glass on both the inboard and outboards sides. is product requires special attention
and a higher degree of care than conventional automotive glass.
Store Out of the Sun
When vehicle is not in use, it is important to park it out of direct sunlight. Over time, Ultraviolet light, and harmful
rays from the sun will have an adverse eect on the Ballistic Glass and will cause Delamination; separation of the
inner layers. Direct summer sun may also cause the vehicles interior temperature to rise to excessive levels, which
could also have an adverse eect on the Ballistic Glass. Always park your BearCat in the shade or under a covered
structure out of direct sunlight. is will prolong the life of your Ballistic Glass.
Cleaning
e interior and exterior surface of the Ballistic Glass should be cleaned using mild soap and water or a non-
solvent based commercial glass cleaner. “CRL Glass Cleaner No. 1973” is the recommended glass cleaner for this
particular glass. You may also use “Green” or “Environmentally Friendly” solutions such as products containing
vinegar.
Do not use products that contain:
• Ammonia
• Acetone
• Lacquer inner
• Turpentine
• Any Petroleum Distillates
Solvents may attack or cause degradation of the polyurethane inner layers, which will manifest itself as delamination
(Inner layer ply separation) or Crazing (Small Hairline Cracks) of the inner layers. Use all cleaning products
sparingly. Any excess cleaning product that runs down the glass interior should be wiped away from the bottom
framework to prevent it from seeping into the frame.
Paint Care
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) is a two component polyurethane paint that allows for easy
decontamination in the case of a liquid chemical exposure. CARC paint is resistant to water, weather, Hydrocarbons
and acids. CARC paint also has an infrared signature that makes coated equipment harder to detect with thermal
imagers.