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    Oct 26, 2008, 02:08 PM
    Fiberglass Exterior Door
    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
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    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

    Sealer - Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Sealer
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