How can I repaint a PVC exterior door?

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I believe that’s what it is, I know it’s not wood, but has grain like wood. Anyway, it was brown when I got it, but paint is scratching off and door underneath is white. I’m painting my home in shades of blue and would like the darker blue on the door. What would I use to strip the paint and repaint it?I’ll be doing this to both sides, and I live in SE Wisconsin, but interior will have be the shiny washable white. TIA

Kelli L. Milligan · Answer

I'm not sure you can use stripper on vinyl think it would melt it. I'd lightly sand by hand to get any peeling off. Prime with a bonding primer rated for exterior. Paint with semi gloss latex exterior paint. On inside do the same but use your interior white paint. Have fun

Ken Erickson · Answer

It is probably a fiberglass coated door. Clean and remove major old paint and follow Kelli's suggestion.

Bijous · Answer

Hi Lyn. Fiberglass doors are great! No warping and don't get hot like a metal door.

If at all possible, take the door off the hinges and work on it flat.
Use a stripper and get the old paint off. Otherwise, since I suspect it was not prepped correctly, it will continue to peel.
I like Zisser primers. Use an exterior one.
Use a good exterior paint.
Hang door.

Happy DIy'ing! Stripping Paint From Fiberglass | This Old House

Lyn · Answer

Thanks you guys for the suggestions, think I’ll go with Kelli’s suggestion of sanding, priming and painting.

Deb K · Answer

Hi Lyn, hope this helps you out. Use acrylic, polyester, polyurethane, or epoxy resin paint on your fiberglass door. Try to pick a paint that matches the type of fiberglass for the best results. Do not use oil-based paints because these can damage the door. Fiberglass-friendly paints are often available in matte, neutral, and gloss finishes.

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