Refreshing A Wood Look GRP Garage Door

[Renovation]

My wood look GRP garage door was dull and faded around a year ago.

IIRC I wiped WD40 over the surface which rejuvenated it but it's gone dull again so I thought I'd ask for suggestions.

I wondered if Linseed oil might be worth a try

[Paul Drawmer]

Treat it like a GRP car. Give it a cut back and some polish.

[Renovation]

I'll try a small area but it has a "wood grain" finish so I suspect I won't be able to get the polish out of the grooves.

[blueST]

I've got the same problem. Was thinking of painting mine but don't what to use that wont crack and will adhere ok.

[hedgefinder]

try baby oil.

[RichB]

I wouldn't put oil on it you'll just make a mess. I'd try some plastic reviver as used on plastic interiors of cars. Or plastic car bumper dressing.

[hidetheelephants]

There used to be stuff for this called Owatrol, no idea if it's still available or not. Google suggests it is, but is also used as a brand name for a bewildering array of other things that have nothing to do with GRP.

[hedgefinder]

RichB said:

I wouldn't put oil on it you'll just make a mess. I'd try some plastic reviver as used on plastic interiors of cars. Or plastic car bumper dressing.

funny that,as all the GRP door installers I know use baby oil..

[RichB]

hedgefinder said:

RichB said:

I wouldn't put oil on it you'll just make a mess. I'd try some plastic reviver as used on plastic interiors of cars. Or plastic car bumper dressing.

funny that,as all the GRP door installers I know use baby oil..

Yes, funny. I wouldn't put oil on something that is totally non-absorbent but each to their own eh.

[Renovation]

Thanks now you mention it I remember Baby oil being mentioned before.

Too late though - I used the linseed mixed 50:50 with W Spirit - looks great at the moment.