[oldprinter1468]

We plan to paint our 1973 house this summer. The aluminum storm door is an odd size, and I'm sure replacing it is beyond my fixed income budget....so I'd like to restore it as well as I'm able and re-paint of course. The 'glass' is acrylic and all scratched. The door faces north. I live near St. Paul, MN. I'm looking for suggestions, tips, or any info on how to proceed. If you need some additional info feel free to PM me or I'll be back here to provide an answer. Thanks for reading!

 

[Stick486]

other than the acrylic in rough shape, what else is wrong w/ the door...
is the paint on it missing/deteriorated???

 

[roxanne562001]

That sounds like a very doable project. Replace the acrylic and strip and refinish the aluminum frame. If the aluminum is pitted you could fill it with automotive body filler aka "Bondo" and or spot putty etch and prime the frame then spray it the color you want. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Automotive-Body-Repair-Putty/zgbs/automotive/3097823011

 

[DaninVan]

Hey, Berry; the auto parts supply stores carry polishing kits for acrylic car headlights; they work like a hot damn!
I just recently did the headlights on my wife's car, they were totally 'fogged' when I started...clear as glass when I finished.
I used the "Mothers' brand kit...
https://mothers.com/products/nulens...all-4lights-07251?_pos=1&_sid=af9533820&_ss=r
I give it 5 stars!

You do need an electric drill to power the polishing assembly.

 

[Stick486]

That sounds like a very doable project. Replace the acrylic and strip and refinish the aluminum frame. If the aluminum is pitted you could fill it with automotive body filler aka "Bondo" and or spot putty etch and prime the frame then spray it the color you want. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Automotive-Body-Repair-Putty/zgbs/automotive/3097823011

the short easy answer is to wash and lightly sand the door and shoot it w/ wrinkle paint...
or the ilk...

 

[Stick486]

Hey, Berry; the auto parts supply stores carry polishing kits for acrylic car headlights; they work like a hot damn!
I just recently did the headlights on my wife's car, they were totally 'fogged' when I started...clear as glass when I finished.
I used the "Mothers' brand kit...
https://mothers.com/products/nulens...all-4lights-07251?_pos=1&_sid=af9533820&_ss=r
I give it 5 stars!

You do need an electric drill to power the polishing assembly.

use off bug spray instead...

 

[DaninVan]

Wait...what? How does that eliminate the surface damage to acrylic?

 

[Stick486]

Wait...what? How does that eliminate the surface damage to acrylic?

ahhhh...
DIIK...
but it works...
it still needs to be buffed out...
and really clears up those plastic headlight covers...

 

[DaninVan]

I'm almost afraid to ask how you know this...

 

[RainMan 2.0]

Hey, Berry; the auto parts supply stores carry polishing kits for acrylic car headlights; they work like a hot damn!
I just recently did the headlights on my wife's car, they were totally 'fogged' when I started...clear as glass when I finished.
I used the "Mothers' brand kit...
https://mothers.com/products/nulens...all-4lights-07251?_pos=1&_sid=af9533820&_ss=r
I give it 5 stars!

You do need an electric drill to power the polishing assembly.

Wonder if that’ll work on cataracts?

 

[Herb Stoops]

Wonder if that’ll work on cataracts?

Yup, it is in the buffing,use a piece of insulation and a drill motor,be sure to wear goggles,my optomologist did when he did mine. Things will be fuzzy for awhile.
Herb

 

[Bstrom]

You got ‘em going, Stick! Lovin’ it...

The wrinkle paint does collect dirt and holds onto it, I’m afraid, but it does look good. How about a nicely finely sanded (brushed look) approach with a clear coat? Paint a cool scene on the acrylic sheet.

 

[Stick486]

I'm almost afraid to ask how you know this...

toothpaste works too...
buddy has an autobody shop told me about it..

 

[Herb Stoops]

toothpaste works too...
buddy has an autobody shop told me about it..

Efferdent???
Herb

 

[Stick486]

Efferdent???
Herb

snork!!!!

 

[Nickp]

"You wonder where the yellow went when you brush your lights with Pepsodent"...:dance3:

 

[Herb Stoops]

"You wonder where the yellow went when you brush your lights with Pepsodent"...:dance3:

I didn't know you could sing, Nick, looks like you have a career ahead of you.
Herb

 

[Stick486]

I didn't know you could sing, Nick, looks like you have a career ahead of you.
Herb

the entertainment should be priceless..

 

[Nickp]

the entertainment should be priceless..

...but the image is killin' me...

 

[Stick486]

...but the image is killin' me...

oh the migraines..