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05-08-05, 07:55 AM

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Exterior fiberglass door - do you need to prime or

do they come ready to paint?

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05-08-05, 08:17 AM

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Some come bare, some come factory pre-primed. I've never been a big fan of the factory prime, so I always use my own primer on it regardless.

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05-08-05, 09:18 AM

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I agree with PWG. All primers are designed to be recoated within a short time period (usually not more than a month). I reprime everything if I want the best adhesion.

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