[Shop-talk] Fiberglass front door

[Pat Horne]

John,

Is just the top coat peeling off, or is the stain also lifting?

Are you using a dark stain and have a storm door on this door? I've seen 
cautions on doors and storm doors for this combination. Some storm doors 
will actually have the glass pane in them break from the heat when 
facing West here in Texas, I doubt that would happen in CT!

I've never tried using 2 part or epoxy in this way.

Please let us know what works for you.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake John Mitchell, On 6/29/2011 8:33 PM:
>    I have wood core, fiberglass covered front door, which I have used 
> gel stain to give it a faux wood color and texture.  I've used every 
> type of polyurethane, spar urethane, marine varnish, and nothing seems 
> to hold up in the direct sun that hits it all day. It always seems to 
> peel within 6 months or so.  I was thing of getting automotive 2 part 
> urethane clear, or even mix up some clear epoxy resin to coat it.  
> Anyone with any insight as to what would work in this situation?   
> Thanks   John Mitchell     Shelton, CT
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