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Painting plastic decorative window shutters

mrgpag SW OH Z5/6

12 years ago

Ours are starting to fade - they are/were dark brown - but otherwise in good shape and I hate to toss something good that justs needs a coat of paint. Would want to paint them brown. Anyone have any success doing this and if so, what was your prep and what type of paint did you use?

Marshall

Comments (4)

cearbhaill (zone 6b Eastern Kentucky)
12 years ago
If they are vinyl and you like the color I highly recommend Vinyl-Renu. It totally refreshes the color and makes everything look brand new.

Here is a link that might be useful: Vinyl-Renu information
Michael
12 years ago
I've used Shutter-Renu on my house shutters since it came out. Excellent results in restoring the color and leaves the shutters with a soft gloss sheen.

I recommend it, unless you're wishing to change colors, then you'll need to clean and repaint with Fusion or other Vinyl/Plastic paints.
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mrgpag SW OH Z5/6
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the info - I'll look 1nto these products.
Marshall
willowtiki
12 years ago
I'd recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant as a great product for restoring vinyl shutters, and it protects against future UV damage.

Here is a link that might be useful: How to Restore Faded Vinyl Shutters

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