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