Paint Fibre Glass
Paint Fibre Glass
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CaptainSlow

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13,179 posts

236 months

Wednesday 27th August 2008
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I hope I can get advice here. I need to repaint my garage doors but am unsure of the type of paint to use. Any guidance appreciated.

Captain

eta thread title should read painting fibre glass

Edited by CaptainSlow on Wednesday 27th August 16:51

Steve_D

13,801 posts

282 months

Wednesday 27th August 2008
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If the door is currently GF gel coat without a paint finish then start by rubbing it down so the paint has a key.
Paint with an etch primer which eats into the surface.
Paint with whatever paint finish you choose as long as it is compatible with the primer.

Steve

CaptainSlow

Original Poster:

13,179 posts

236 months

Wednesday 27th August 2008
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thanks for that advice. The doors are currently painted I just want to give them a refresh. I was thinking of just rubbing them down a little but am unsure of what type of paint to use?

Steve_D

13,801 posts

282 months

Wednesday 27th August 2008
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Dulux trade external gloss.
More expensive than most but in this case you do get what you pay for.
The original paint must be secure and not flaking. If it is then you will have to rub it all back or it will all come off again.

Steve

hal 1

409 posts

273 months

Thursday 28th August 2008
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It's also a good idea to make sure the surface you're about to paint is clean, for this type of painting i'd use stuff called 'sugar soap' you can get it from places like B & Q