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Plastic garage doors are a widely used and low-maintenance solution for both private and commercial applications. Due to their weather resistance and lightweight construction, they are popular in residential areas, parking garages, business units and storage complexes. However, the surface of plastic doors is not immune to ageing. Over the years, visible degradation phenomena such as discolouration, dullness, chalking pigment layers and reduced dirt repellency develop under the influence of sunlight, acid rain, air pollution and temperature fluctuations.

Newly painted or sprayed facade elements, such as window frames, doors, facade panels or flashings, regularly show unwanted visual problems, even before the paint layer has fully hardened. One of the most common and disturbing phenomena is the development of dark leak stripes, often within a few days of painting. These stripes are the result of a combination of atmospheric pollution, rainfall and insufficiently hardened paint.

The Kaboutergarage in Almere is strategically located right next to the railway. Although this location is functional for logistics and accessibility, it also brings specific environmental challenges. One of the biggest problems is the constant exposure to rail dust – microscopic fine metal dust that is released by the braking and driving of trains. This dust spreads through the air and settles on buildings in the immediate vicinity, including the facade of the Kaboutergarage.

Objective In various stadiums, the seats have discoloured over the years due to exposure to the elements and intensive use. Cleaning the surface is...