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   TomT226 | Apr 21, 2006 02:12pm | #1

   Did a couple of textured 6-panel steel exterior doors the other day with a fine nap roller and a brush for the raised areas.  Used a latex semi thinned a little with water.  Came out fine.  Don't load the roller much or it'll run into the raised areas.  Roughed the existing paint with 150. Took the doors off and screwed a couple of pieces of 1/2" ply scrap to the bottoms so I could set'em flat on a couple of 2X4's laid across two sawhorses.  Paint one side, rotate, paint the other.

    

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   Danno | Apr 21, 2006 03:52pm | #2

   I agree with TomT--I had to paint steel doors with oil-based enamel (what owner wanted)--I used a roller, but used one made of foam and no nap. Worked well, especially since I couldn't take the doors down--the pins were trapped in the trim and I didn't care to unscrew all the hinges. (Owner insisted I use a brush, said it was better. After making a mess with lots of brush marks, which he didn't like, I sanded the doors and started over with a roller--much better.)

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   sungod | Apr 21, 2006 09:13pm | #3

   I have used RustOleum Paints with success, wiping and cleaning with paint thinner prevent orange peel (little circles).

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   Danno | Apr 21, 2006 09:37pm | #4

   I call those little circles "fish eyes"--must be a regional thing.

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   BoJangles | Apr 22, 2006 12:33am | #5

   1)  Wipe entire door thoroughly with a degreaser like Prep-Sol

   2) Sand wet with 220 grit wet/dry sandpaper (don't go through primer)

   3) Spray or roll with oil enamel.  You can get a beautiful spray like finish by using a 4" dense foam roller.  Thin the enamel slightly if necessary or use penetrol to get it to flow out as required.

    

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   Edited 4/21/2006 5:34 pm ET by BoJangles

   
   

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   Edited 4/21/2006 8:37 pm ET by BoJangles