How to Paint Vinyl Trim on Exterior Windows

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How to Paint Vinyl Trim More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by fahubagods | permalink
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With a bit of elbow grease and the right products, you can make that old, faded vinyl trim look as good as new again. Though vinyl trim is durable, once it gets weather-worn and loses its sheen, it ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-vinyl-trim-20224.html ^[1]

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How do you paint vinyl trim on exterior windows? | Ask.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Frank Fischer | permalink
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Vinyl trim on exterior windows must be cleaned, sanded and primed before applying paint. Tools needed include bleach, a bucket, gloves, protective eyewear, 220-grit sandpaper, painter's tape, a paint...
For further reading: http://www.ask.com/home-garden/paint-vinyl-trim-exterior-windows-101632be525f4af ^[2]

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How to Paint Vinyl Trim | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Todd Hinders | permalink
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In most cases, installing vinyl trim means no painting and little maintenance, but occasionally, vinyl fades or a homeowner wants to change the color. In that case, vinyl trim can be painted using latex paint. Unlike other paints, latex will expand and contract with the vinyl, preventing cracks and peeling. Painting vinyl trim isn't difficult, but...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4895771_paint-vinyl-trim.html ^[3]

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I Just Had My Vinyl Windows Painted More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Gaspard | permalink
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They look beautiful. Quick background - Seven years ago, we had our cheap aluminum single pain windows replaced with white vinyl windows. Have to admit at the time I wasn't "into" remodeling the way I am now and just went with the salesman's recommendation, although we do love the windows....
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1. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-vinyl-trim-20224.html

2. http://www.ask.com/home-garden/paint-vinyl-trim-exterior-windows-101632be525f4af

3. http://www.ehow.com/how_4895771_paint-vinyl-trim.html

4. http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2317015/i-just-had-my-vinyl-windows-painted