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cranniegrannie
Aug 20, 2010, 02:04 PM
New fiberglass door faces west; strong sun exposure. What paint should use to prevent peeling? Any other painting hints?

Clough
Aug 21, 2010, 02:47 AM
Hi, cranniegrannie!

Is the door already primed? Also, is the surface of it perfectly smooth, please?

Thanks!

hkstroud
Aug 21, 2010, 04:41 AM
Any good exterior paint should do. Problem will be fading not peeling.

cranniegrannie
Aug 21, 2010, 07:32 AM
Yes, door is primed and appears to be smooth.


Hi, cranniegrannie!

Is the door already primed? Also, is the surface of it perfectly smooth, please?

Thanks!

ma0641
Aug 22, 2010, 10:38 AM
If door faces west with high heat load, any paint, except light colors, will absorb the infrared and soften the paint, particularly latex. Best bet would be an alkyd primer and paint.