Newbie with Front Door Question

[ChrisDIYDisaster]

Hi,
I'm a keen DIYer in Hampshire. I'm generally building/fixing something or other.

Something that has stumped me lately is what to re-coat my front door with. I did it many years ago but can't for the life of me remember what I used (memory failure with age!).

You can see that it gets worse lower down the door and the weather bar at the bottom looks like its a different wood.

I'd prefer not to take it back to bare wood if possible.

Any suggestions greatfully received!

 

[Bingy man]

I don’t think you need to go back to bare wood unless you’re changing the colour. Just remove the top coat of what looks like varnish or varnish/stain . A good quality yacht or exterior varnish should have it back to its former glory . If your concerned with the damage towards the bottom of the door ( not surprised as the bottom takes a lot of damage from feet and bringing large items in and out) then look for a similar varnish/ stain to match then just blend it in ..maybe try a small area 1st before going for the full coats ..hope this helps

 

[JSW]

Looks suspiciously like Sikkens to me, if that rings any bells?

 

[ChrisDIYDisaster]

Sikkens doesnt ring a bell tbh but was a very long time ago it was done

 

[Kayen]

If not Sikkens, perhaps Sadolin?

 

[ChrisDIYDisaster]

I've certainly used Sadolin elsewhere but because you can see the grain of the wood a little it led me away from that

 

[Chubber]

Surely it is only the triangular rain shedder that is different?

 

[Chubber]

If so, scrape that back and give the rest a good rub over with a green abrasive primed with white spirit, then a wipe over with a clean cloth and more WS, allow to dry then 2 coats of coloured Sadolin.