Weathered Werner fiberglass ladder delaminating

[crazy charlie]

Not sure if thats what it is called but my 8 footer lost its smooth gelcoatlike finish and I can't use the ladder without wearing gloves.Fiberglass splinters in my hands.without making a project out of it would spray painting it be good enough coating ?? anyone try this? Charlie

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

I've never worked on a ladder, but it would still need prepped. Sanded, cleaned, sprayed. I don't know if the splintering/shedding would be a bad sign structurally.

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, Sand it a bit to smooth it and brush it with polyester resin. That is what it is made of.

Oh yeah, don't leave it out in the weather for another 20 years.

 

[Earl Cordova]

Time to get a new ladder.

 

[Scott Danforth]

you left it outside didnt you? if so, in addition to the fiberglass going bad, the plastic cap is most likely UV embrittled. buy a new ladder.

 

[flashback]

Yea try aluminum, much lighter.!

 

[crazy charlie]

Yes it is heavy and also sturdy, it a Werner.I gave it a quick surface sanding and spray painted the fiberglass,.....heavily coating it. All good now, sealed it up good.I needed an 8 footer and yes it was left outside in my neighbors yard.I gave him $25 for it. I used regular cheap enamel on the thinner legs and Krylon for plastics on the heavier front legs. I have to give kudos to the Krylon!!! I have had this can in my garage for a good 10 years and it sprayed as if it were new. Rustoleum can't even do that after a few weeks after use. I have thrown out more rustoleum that I have used and YES I turn the can upside down and spray after each use.

 

[airshot]

I have a Werner 20' ladder, stored in my barn, hangs on the wall for 26 years
still looks like new !