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What sort of paint do I need for a garage door?

2 years ago

I moved into my house 3 years ago and I've noticed that the garage door is starting to peel paint. I'm up for a challenge, but I've no idea what paint to buy. The door is metal and hopefully you can see how it is peeling away. Please help if you can and point me in the right direction. Many thanks.

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Ricky Watkins
2 years ago
Get rid of all the bubbling/flaking paint with a scraper, then sand it down with some grit sandpaper then apply metal door garage paint.
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Daisy England
2 years ago
Exterior gloss paint so oil based as opposed to water based
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Tolkienista
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2 years ago
Thank you both for your comments, much appreciated. I'll get onto this job in the coming months and hopefully it will be a success.

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