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Old 12-09-2005, 01:11 PM   #1
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Question Good Paint For Painting Plastics???

What is the best paint for painting plastics and how do you prep plastics for painting?

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Old 12-09-2005, 01:21 PM   #2
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Sand them, clean them thoroughly with something like Prepsol. Apply primer, sand lightly, quick wipe, spray a few coats of colour, then some clear.
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Old 12-09-2005, 01:24 PM   #3
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how can i sand in all of the gaps in the grate in front of the windscreen? (thats what i would like to paint)
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Old 12-09-2005, 01:29 PM   #4
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Ahhh with lots of effort. I know I didn't bother doing it on mine and it's held up fine for a good year or so. Just make sure you clean it thoroughly with Prepsol/metho..

I hope you're taking it off the car to paint It's very simple and makes the job 10x easier.
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Old 12-09-2005, 01:32 PM   #5
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i wil take it of when i paint it,what black should i use?
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Old 12-09-2005, 01:41 PM   #6
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Ummm whatever you like. Whether you want it to have a matt finish or a shiny one is up to you.
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Old 12-09-2005, 01:59 PM   #7
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matt probly, thanks mate
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Old 12-09-2005, 03:40 PM   #8
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Matt black looks best.
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Old 12-09-2005, 03:44 PM   #9
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yer i will paint it matt black
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Old 12-09-2005, 03:47 PM   #10
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Matt black looks best.
yea mat black way to go, light sand n spray on the colour
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Old 12-09-2005, 03:52 PM   #11
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i will do the 1/4 window frame as well
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Old 12-09-2005, 03:54 PM   #12
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yea im doin that as well, n few other things, mine looks so frigen dull, colour has faded
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yer mine to and there are some of the paint is flaking:(
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Old 12-09-2005, 04:07 PM   #14
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wet sand, clean with prepsol, spray on some adhesive promoter THEN spray on the color..
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Old 12-09-2005, 04:11 PM   #15
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and I'll add just in case, do a very light coat first, then another after the paint is touch dry (don't touch abit you'll see : ) and a final third coat to ensure a good coverage. Dont just blast the paint on thick in one go, it won't look as neat and won't last as long...
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Old 12-09-2005, 04:12 PM   #16
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thaks mate
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