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Ronka
Oct 26, 2008, 02:08 PM
Advice needed...

What kind of paint should I paint my door with? Is a water based paint.. okay to use?
Where can I read step by step how to paint a fiberglass smooth exterior door?

Thank you

ballengerb1
Oct 26, 2008, 04:45 PM
Cleaning and preping is almost more important than the top coat. Wipe the door with liquid sand paper or a towel with laquer thinner and then prime with Zinsser's Bullseye 1-2-3 After that two coats of a good name brand water based acrylic enamel should be what you need. A good china bristle brush or short nap roller but not foam. I add Floetrol to help the paint to flash which makes a very smooth finish. Floetrol® Latex Paint Additive (http://www.flood.com/flood/Products/PaintAdditives/Floetrol_Exterior+Addititve.htm)

Sealer - Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Sealer (http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=11)