Appearance Problems

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Fading, scratches, stains, cleaning, waxing, restoration - keep your composite door looking new for a decade.

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Composite Door Fading

Composite door fading in sun? All coloured doors fade - some brands warranty against it. Here's what's realistic.

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Composite Door Scratches

Composite door scratches - light ones polish out, deep ones need filler. Here's the DIY approach and what to leave to a pro.

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Composite Door Peeling

Composite door peeling? That's a paint failure - genuine GRP skins don't peel. Here's what to do.

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Composite Door Discolouration

Composite door discolouration - mould, algae, salt or UV. Diagnose first, then clean.

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Composite Door Paint Problems

Composite door paint problems - flaking, patchy, bubbling. Usually a previous owner painted a GRP door. Here's what to do.

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Composite Door Stains

Composite door stains - bird droppings, tannins, sap, red wine. Most come off with the right cleaner and quick action.

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Can Composite Doors Be Painted?

Can composite doors be painted? Technically yes, sensibly no. Here's why and what to do instead.

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Restoring a Composite Door

Restoring a tired-looking composite door - deep clean, polish, wax and hardware refresh brings back 80% of the original look.

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Cleaning Composite Doors

Cleaning composite doors - warm soapy water, soft cloth, no abrasives. Here's the correct routine.

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Best Cleaner for Composite Doors

The best composite door cleaner is usually the mildest - warm soapy water. Here's what to use for stubborn marks.

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Waxing Composite Doors

Waxing your composite door annually protects the finish, adds UV resistance and makes future cleaning easier.

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How to Remove Marks from a Composite Door

How to remove marks from a composite door - scuffs, adhesive residue, tape marks, kids' fingermarks. Right technique per type.

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