Noticed recently that the vinyl frames around my windows aren't looking as vibrant as they used to. They're kinda dull and faded now, especially on the side facing the sun. Is this normal wear or did I get a bad batch?
Had the same issue with mine after about 5-6 years. Pretty sure it's just the sun doing its thing—UV rays can really beat up vinyl frames over time. I remember when we first got ours installed, they looked super sharp and bright white... fast forward a few summers, and they started looking kinda sad and yellowish on the sunny side of the house.
I did some digging back then and found out it's pretty common, especially if your windows face south or west (mine do). You could try cleaning them with a vinyl-safe cleaner; sometimes dirt buildup makes the fading look worse than it actually is. But honestly, once they've faded, there's not much you can do to fully restore them without painting or replacing.
Speaking of painting—anyone here ever tried repainting vinyl window frames? I've heard mixed things about how well paint sticks to vinyl long-term...