Rinse well and wipe dry.
Stripping gel stain off of fiber glass door.
Use the correct protective gear when working with chemicals.
If you find yourself wiping off ash gray residue or rose colored material if your door has a mahogany stain that s a sign that you are into the primer layer in which case you can completely.
Remove the hinges by unscrewing them from the fiberglass doors.
Just brush it on thick spritz it with water to keep it open.
Therma tru provides a comprehensive tutorial on how to properly remove a stain and prepare it for refinishing.
Remove the door from its hinges by unscrewing the vertical screw that holds the door on the doorjamb.
Remove the door handle or wrap it with plastic bags and masking tape.
Wash off remaining stripper.
Open the can of stain and very gently stir the contents with the paint stick.
It looks pretty bad and i would like to remove the stain and have it redone by someone that knows what they are doing.
How to re stain a fiberglass door remove the previous stain.
Painter did a very poor job using a gel stain on a very expensive fiberglass and leaded glass door.
In about 15 20 mins it should come right off.
As well as work in a well ventilated area.
After the stain or paint has been removed scrub the door with an all purpose cleaner to completely remove any stripper residue.
Wipe again with a dry rag and if the rag picks up any residue clean the door again.
Feel free to contact therma tru with questions or concerns about maintaining a door unit.
How to remove gel stains on fiberglass doors.
When removing stains from fiberglass doors using chemicals less is usually better.
Excessive amounts can cause discoloration and can make the problem worse.
How to strip a therma tru door to refinish.
Both types will dissolve the clear coat and gel stain.
Apply the clear.
Cover the door hinges.
Then clean the door and ready for stain.
Wipe the entire door with a rag moistened with denatured alcohol after you ve finished stripping both sides.
Make sure door is completely clean and dry before refinishing.
When cleaning gently scrub the door using a sponge dipped in water and soap then rinse off with water.
Is it possible to remove that botched up job and if so.
Place the door on a worktable above a drop.
Using a stripper on a fiberglass door is easy.
Be careful not to create.
Remember not to scrub harshly or violently.