I have a white upvc back door that is also the enterance to my kitchen,the inner panel has gone yellow i've tried all the cleaning agents I have and nothing makes any difference is there anything special I could try or is it a case of a new door
2007-03-20 08:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
This happened to me! UPVC should only be cleaned with soap and water. You need a new panle, not a full door. Costs around £80
2007-03-20 10:27:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually the outer side that is discoloured,they can turn a creamy/ peach /pink colour . If you contact the shop where they were bought they will send out a cleaning technician ,yes a man with a rag will try to clean it , no good All my windows discoloured, I got back to the manufacturer and it transpired that the fault was in the manufacturing of the window's in my case. and eventually they were replaced after a LOT of bother. See did anyone else that you know get them from the same company and have the same problem .That may not be what caused your door to discolour , but I don't think they can be cleaned permantely . GOOD LUCK
2007-03-20 15:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess this is a few years old. Newer UPVC is UV Stabilized, and does not discolour. If its the inner panel, maybe some "Fablon" would help (like white sticky backed plastic) HomeBase stock it in small rolls with 'homewares'
2007-03-20 16:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to watch this with interest because mine is exactly the same. I assume the outer and inner parts are made of slightly different materials.
I've tried cream cleaners (like Cif), bleach, washing up liquid...all no good.
My door is 16 years old, it has been gradually yellowing for about the last 10.
Sorry I don't have a solution, hopefully someone can help us both!
2007-03-20 15:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by chip2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older UPVC is prone to discolouration and there is nothing you can do about it. Sorry.
2007-03-20 15:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its caused by the sun! I use to fit windows and doors and this was a common problem. If its just the panal you can replace it for a few quid.
2007-03-20 15:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The discoloration is permament. You may want to repaint or replace the door: Sometimes this material discolors itself, with time.
2007-03-20 15:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash really well with good cleaner, let dry, and paint with the new spray paints they have on the market for plastic surfaces.
2007-03-20 15:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by toothacres 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a polish which you use on a car that has lost it's shine (i forget the name ) it clean's all dirt and grime of and then you polish it up again , but do not rub a lot as it ( MIGHT LIFT TO MUCH OF )
2007-03-20 15:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried PVC plastic cleaner thats what i use on mine
2007-03-20 18:18:12 · answer #10 · answered by pollypeehead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋