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    wenzmo Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 1, 2008, 06:56 PM
    How to paint a outside fiber-glass door?
    We have a outside fiber-glass door and painted with Gel Stain brought from Home Depot.
    But, the Gel has been peeled off after the summer. Any advice?
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    Sep 2, 2008, 10:45 AM
    Gel stain was likely applied too thick for fiberglass. Two very thin coats should have worked. You should strip any remaining stain using a gel stripper. Wash well and then use a latex prim,er followed by an acrylic latex top coat. I add Floetrol to help the paint to smooth out. You can roll with a very short nap roller but avoid a foam roller, they create tiny bubbles in the paint that might stay in the finish.
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    Sep 4, 2008, 10:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1
    Gel stain was likely applied too thick for fiberglass. Two very thin coats should have worked. You should strip any remaining stain using a gel stripper. Wash well and then use a latex prim,er followed by an acrylic latex top coat. I add Floetrol to help the paint to smooth out. You can roll with a very short nap roller but avoid a foam roller, they create tiny bubbles in the paint that might stay in the finish.
    I can agree with ballengerb1. After stripping and cleaning, a couple other ways to get this done is:
    1) Apply the paint with a power sprayer such as Wagner. This eliminates all bubbles and nap marks. Use the paint type listed above. These can be rented or purchased for under $100. Practice before doing the door!
    2) Take the door slab to a local automotive body shop. Bring a color sample. These places will paint the door extremely well. The cost can be negotiated but should run $50-150.
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    Oct 9, 2008, 09:42 AM

    Is that the link you really want?
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    Oct 24, 2008, 04:22 PM
    Comment on ballengerb1's post
    Very accurate

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