UPVC Front Door / Painting

[BigDogsWang]

My front door appears to be painted plastic. The paint is flaking and the door is in need of a repaint.

Rather than spend hours with a sander rubbing it down, can I use Paint Stripper on it, or will this damage the plastic?

[ianmunt]

Paint stripper will almost certainly damage the surface and also get trapped under any gaskets,a light sanding followed by a thorough wash and drying is the best preparation.

[BigDogsWang]

Thanks Ian.

[vivandorron]

It seems that your door was only UPVC coated.

Take the advice of ianmunt for preparation of the door, prior to painting with a water based type paint. I would use any outdoor plastic emulsion type paint; far better than oil based paints which always end-up flaking.

In fact I have used indoor satin emulsion on a section of ranch fence and after many years it's still in good condition ( Perhaps paint manufacturers are 'having us on' when it comes to what paint is best for individual surfaces; be they indoor or outdoor.)

Best wishes ...Ron

[BigDogsWang]

Thanks also Ron