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northcoombes

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Location: Reading

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:59 am Post subject: Painting UPVC

Parts of our front door panel and frame look cream rather than white - I think due to age. It would be quite expensive to replace the whole lot. I have seen that some companies manufacture a primer which allows you to paint the UPVC. Has anyone tried this? Thanks mimi-nc

vince knight
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject:

Why not get a bottle of UVPC restorer? Vince

northcoombes

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Location: Reading

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject:

Hi Vince we thought the various cleaners etc wouldn't have much effect on UPVC that has yellowed with age. Do you have any advice about this? Thanks mimi-nc[/img]

vince knight
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:31 pm Post subject:

The stuff my local window firm uses has a mild bleaching compound in it. It worked well on my UPVC window boards that had stained/faded in the sun. Vince

vince knight
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:15 pm Post subject:

Screwfix item no = 26656 www.screwfix.com Vince

northcoombes

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

Thanks vince - appreciate the advice - will certainly give it a try. mimi-nc

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