The painting is done. Here are some pix. When I 1st saw it, I was not sure if I wanted to do this. Emptied for 2 days After a couple days and having discovered 4 layers of epoxy paint plus the remains of the original gel coat. The end of the grind 4 days later: All painted. Next up for me there is to redo the spa. It had 4 jets and two pumps on one skimmer and one drain. Going to 10 jets and 1 skimmer and 3 drains and an EasyTouch with and IC20 to control it and the pool. Scott

I would contact Milgard and ask them about painting procedures. They will be able to provide preparation steps, primer and recommend paint choices. If I were doing it, I'd spray them with InslX Stix primer and spray paint them with Aura exterior paint. The below instructions are taken from Milgard website. Milgard Windows fiberglass painting instructions : 1. Clean frame with mild detergent. 2. Remove gloss on the factory paint finish with a ScotchBrite pad or fine (220+ grit) sandpaper. Do not use solvent based de-glossers. 3. Clean frame and remove all paint debris. Allow frame to thoroughly dry. 4. Mask glass, hardware and weather-strip to prevent overspray. Paint applied to weather-stripping and tracks will hinder product performance. 5. Prime frame with an acrylic based paint primer. Brush applied paint primers will leave brush marks on the frame. Follow the manufacturer's instruction for primer application. 6. Paint frame with either water based acrylic latex, or oil based acrylic alkyd paint. Use premium exterior grade, acrylic house paint. The paint must be compatible with the primer used. Brush applied paint will leave brush marks on the finish. 7. Allow paint to thoroughly dry per the manufacturer's specifications. 8. Remove masking Milgard Paint Instructions

Thank you. I would rather do the mailboxes in the manner they were done in the 60's. Thanks for the info though.

I think, unless you want to do construction on the roof and tie in a new porch roof to the existing roof I would paint it the shingle color as suggested and leave it. Since the top of the door is essentially right at the roof line, it's probably why the decision to us an awning was made in the first place. I know they are considered dated at this point, but it is appropriate to the style and age of the house, at least