spready Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 The house I have moved into has a composite front door that was once white on both sides and now is a horrible fade whites. Just wondered can these be painted? down the line I plan to change it ,but until then I plan to freshen it up if I can? any advice would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Can you clean it with up close cleaner or CIF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spready Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Tried that and it didn't really help. think its just faded over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I see no reason why it can’t be painted, but I’m no expert either I’m afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Brother in law did his with some form of film it transformed it.Black finish and very neat got it from evil bay I think did windowframes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Would that be similar to the vinyl wrap for cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Medic1281 said: Would that be similar to the vinyl wrap for cars? Not sure but it must be along similar lines.Could that be an option I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Etch primer then spray finish for best results....assuming that its a grp composite door.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Why would the original material finish of the door matter, why can' t you just give several fresh coats of white on top of the old one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 If its GRP get some white gel coat, should have it looking like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Simply it wont stick to grp....think car bumper that is colour coded and someone just sprays it,,it just peels of again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Zinsser is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Scully said: Zinsser is your friend. That stuff ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spready Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 The zinsser allcoat someone recommended before looks just the ticket, just wondered what one would I need? The solvent or water based? Both claim to be for outside use? What would you guys suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Solvent, as per link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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