Apply the stain in thin layers.
How to stain a fiberglass garage door.
Always go the direction of the wood grain pattern on the door.
It is better to apply multiple thin layers than a very thick layer.
Just make sure that the stain is not running.
Obtain a feel for the staining process by picking a small flat area on the door to practice.
Apply stain liberally in this small area with the sponge brush and remove excess stain gradually until the depth of color is satisfactory.
Work the brush in long movements.
Begin staining all the recessed areas then follow up on the flat surfaces.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.
Go in the direction of the grain of the door.
Slather on the stain using a 2 in 5 1 cm foam.
Gel stains dry quickly so plan on doing this project in the cool part of the day or when the door is in the shade.
Select a gel stain in the desired color.
Unlike wood and other materials fiberglass surfaces should always be.
Remove excess stain using a clean rag.
The main trick to applying a gel stain is to follow the instructions precisely that are on the can.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Gel stains are very fickle and require great care to apply to fiberglass doors.
Apply a liberal amount of stain to the inner panels of the door.
The directions for gel stain application can vary depending on the manufacturer so do not assume all gel stains are the same.
Applying the stain 1.