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