[Shop-talk] Fiberglass front door

[John Mitchell]

It's the clear coat that just sort of disappears in tiny little flakes.  
I know I've prepared the service correctly by lightly sanding with 320 
paper. I've also tried using that liquid that's supposed to take the 
place of sanding, by softening the undercoat.  No storm door.    John

On 6/29/2011 10:05 PM, Pat Horne wrote:
> 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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