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Cleaning external painted wood. (pre a re-paint?)

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  • ThisIsWeird
    ThisIsWeird Posts: 7,935 Forumite
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    pfpf said:
    job done, not perfect but super happy with it. its the best its looked and its cost me about £30. thanks.

    Blimey! You don't hang about!
    Gutter-off job? If so, extra kudos.
    What paint did you end up using? How did it go?
  • subjecttocontract
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    Have you considered having them replaced in upvc. Never need painting......ever !
  • ThisIsWeird
    ThisIsWeird Posts: 7,935 Forumite
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    subjecttocontract said:
    Have you considered having them replaced in upvc. Never need painting......ever !

    Too late, pal...
  • subjecttocontract
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    It's never to late. 
    In a couple of years they may need painting again, then again etc.


  • pfpf
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    ThisIsWeird said:
    pfpf said:
    job done, not perfect but super happy with it. its the best its looked and its cost me about £30. thanks.

    Blimey! You don't hang about!
    Gutter-off job? If so, extra kudos.
    What paint did you end up using? How did it go?
    gutters off and returned, even slightly differently to make it look neater  :)

    overall went well, used the paint you suggested. all looks great although iv'e discovered this morning that the end cap on one end of the gutter is still dripping so looks like it needs a new seal.
    thank you.
  • pfpf
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    subjecttocontract said:
    Have you considered having them replaced in upvc. Never need painting......ever !
    i did, but its quite an elaborate style, not just square on. £30 and a bit of work and we're happy with the result. saved hundreds.
  • Grenage
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    subjecttocontract said:
    It's never to late. 
    In a couple of years they may need painting again, then again etc.


    A decent paint job will last at least 10 years.  Likely much longer.
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