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I need to redo my door frames of metal how to redo have Chip marks
Hi @porra60,
If you need to colour-match the paint, then you'll have to scrape off a paint chip so you can take it in-store with you for colour matching. Something the size of a 50-cent piece is usually what we recommend. Do not worry that you are causing further damage because you will be fixing the damage anyway. Removing another paint chip is a necessary evil.
You're going to want to start by applying a very thin coat of a filler such as this UNi-PRO Multi Purpose Interior Filler to fill the holes in the paint. If you don't apply a filler, then you will be able to see a difference in height between the layers of paint. Once dry, give the filler a light sand with a sanding sponge and brush away any dust from the frame.
After this, apply a primer, followed by your topcoat of paint. Door frames typically use enamel paint like this Dulux Aquanamel as they tend to be high-wear surfaces, and it is a harder paint than what you would use on walls.
You can apply your paint and primer using a paintbrush or roller, depending on your preference.
Check out How to paint trims for some further guidance on the process.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Jacob
How to repair these all the door frames have Similar marks
Hi @porra60,
I see you've posted the same question as a fortnight ago, so it looks like you might have missed the comprehensively reply from one of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts. Please see Jacob's advice above and let us know if you need more help.
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Jason
Hi @porra60
I recently did some door frames and I decided to treat them as if it was a car body repair. I sanded back the chipped areas to bare metal and with edges feathered out so I couldn't feel the transition to painted surface. I then masked off the surrounding walls and used a grey spray primer sealer lightly over the areas (two coats allowed to dry between application) to prevent the chance of the metal rusting then using a fine wet and dry paper lightly rubbed down the surface again to ensure there were no edges or overspray. Then I just painted as normal and no sign of any chips
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