how to paint a composite door

[jackofnotrade]

When we bought our house it had new windows and a green composite door

never been a fan of the green and after painting the house want to paint the door black and replace brass furniture with silver

now how do i go about painting the door and what are the best products/where can i get them

thanks for any help

 

[Robbie uk]

Wiyh a composite door its is basically plastic so a gentle rub down with some wet'n'dry or if its the wood grain finish type use wire wool to get rid of the shine and provide a key. Thin the gloss down that your going to use and give it two coats. The first coat might not cover 100% hence the need for the second coat.

 

[opps]

Wont gloss just chip constantly?

Would a self etching spray primer not be better? such as the type that they user on car bumpers

eg

http://www.kpg-industrial.com/products/selfetching_primer/

 

[Robbie uk]

Generally painting plastic can cause it to chip but with these types of doors i have never had that problem. If its gloss on gloss several times it has more chance of chipping but in this case it shouldnt happen.

 

[opps]

Fair enuff Robbie- I have never tried personally.

Cheers

 

[JohnD]

I haven't done a composite door, but for painting plastic I find a single generous flowing coat of non-drip gloss gives a nice finish

it is safer to take a door off to paint it to avoid runs, if you can

do the edges and fancy bits first