Paint prep

nairda · 12th February 2008, 14:00

In light of some of us already having received, (and some on tenterhooks waiting for their delivery!), Crofts' door finishers, I wondered what the safest product/method is for prepping the paintwork for any adhesive/silicon seal? This is with regard to wax or polish forming a barrier between finisher and paint and whether there is a necessity to remove said polish/wax or not.

Thanks in advance.

empsburna · 12th February 2008, 14:46

a wipe down with some white spirit or some all purpose cleaner (stardrops is my fave) should be enough to get a good finish.

Unless you REALLY want them to stick - if you do I would be sanding back with some P120 sandpaper to give it a really good surface to bond to (if you are using glue/sealant)

nairda · 12th February 2008, 14:49

Stardrops it is then! Cheers Emps.

empsburna · 12th February 2008, 14:56

Stardrops will clean anything! I love the stuff, cheap too!

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12th February 2008, 14:49	#3
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empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	a wipe down with some white spirit or some all purpose cleaner (stardrops is my fave) should be enough to get a good finish. Unless you REALLY want them to stick - if you do I would be sanding back with some P120 sandpaper to give it a really good surface to bond to (if you are using glue/sealant)

12th February 2008, 14:56	#4
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Stardrops will clean anything! I love the stuff, cheap too!