New Door Restore | Restore Colour and Appearance of Faded Composite uPVC Doors | 250ml

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Once you have finished using Polytrol, clean any brushes or other tools you may have used with white spirit. Cloths can be left flat to airdry before discarding. However, we can retrofit double glazing into most timber doors without changing their look of them at all. We preserve the style but update the glass and draughtproofing technology.

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All waxes, polishes, silicone etc should be completely and thoroughly removed as this will hinder the penetration of Polytrol. Polytrol usually can last for 24 months+ before re-application is necessary. It depends on the sunlight, rain and pollution in which it is subjected to (i.e living near to the sea may mean an earlier re-application of Polytrol is necessary as it is subjected to a harsher environment). Both of these products are available in a 100ml sample pot – we would recommend purchasing these and testing them out in a small area first. CDC RESTORATION LTD trading as Scott James Sash Windows Specialists, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 06539664 Good preparation is key to a good finish. To have an excellent result you must begin with a clean door free to any dirt, grease, grime and mildew. As Polytrol work by saturating deep down into the surface, if you have any wax or polish applied to the door, this will also need to be removed before application of Polytrol can begin.One of the bigger benefits of restoring period doors rather than replacing them is that it keeps bespoke doors in place. As I have said the paint has faded, the colour looks sad and the grain is showing white lines along the grain. Please advice and let me know where I can get the Polytrol colour restorer. After cleaning, leave the door to dry for 24 hours before applying Polytrol. Make sure that your door is completely dry before moving on to the next step! 2. Apply the Polytrol All our work is guaranteed and meets BS EN16005 standards. We will provide you with an accurate quote before commencing any work, so you will know exactly how much it will cost. Certain styles of doors were popularised at different times throughout history. However, previous homeowners may have changed their doors to keep up with the current styles and trends, just as you are doing now.

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So long as the door isn’t white and has been painted the same colour each time, then Polytrol will work just fine. What you could do is remove the paint that has been applied with Dilunett: https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/dilunett-gel/If, however, there are other colours underneath the top layer, there is a chance this will come to the surface. But rather, give them a new lease of life, and make them look like they did when they were first installed in your home. The surface wasn’t completely clean prior to application (For the best possible result using Polytrol, the surface must be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew. All waxes, polishes, silicone etc should be completely and thoroughly removed).