plastic paint

[nightride]

I painted all my plastic before i went out riding this last time, it looked great at frist, but by the time i got home a lot of it had chipped away. so before i went out again i put about 4 coats on. it stayed a lot better, but pretty much the same result. is there a paint for plastics that is better than the rest or is there a coat that i should put on before the paint? if you guys have any answers for me then let me know - im lost

[XxMeltIcexX]

What kind of paint was it? Krylon Fusion? I've painted various things with it, not a chip on any of it. DId you use clear after? Clear really helps it, just make sure the plastic paint is COMPLETELY dry, it tends to peel off if its not set up before changing paints. Tell me if this helps.

 

Eric

[1800bigk]

yeah, use krylon fusion and make sure the plastics are clean before you spray them. I just painted mine black and gray and it came out good. the can says no sanding is needed but I sanded mine with 400 grit just to be sure.

[Titanium]

Use a higher quality paint. Fusion sounds cool and all, but chances are if you have to shake the can before spraying, it won't last. A friend's we did last weekend cost him $54 for all the chemicals, a beautiful metallic gunmetal color, sprayed awesomely, no chips, very durable finish.

[ROCKETMAN29]

my paint shop says painting plastic is not going to hold up! they used a flex agent on mine but told me id be back! oh well if it dont last, it was only 150 for the paint! good luck!

[XxMeltIcexX]

my paint shop says painting plastic is  not going to hold up! they used a flex agent on mine but told me id be back! oh well if it dont last, it was only 150 for the paint!    good luck!

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that is not true, many people have painted there plastics with a good paint, not fusion, but another special plastic paint, man i wish i knew his name, brain fart, hes on the BHQ, he has a pimp ass paint job on his.. all custom. cost like 2 grand or more to do tho...

 

Eric

[chris642]

that is not true, many people have painted there plastics with a good paint, not fusion, but another special plastic paint, man i wish i knew his name, brain fart, hes on the BHQ, he has a pimp ass paint job on his.. all custom. cost like 2 grand or more to do tho...

 

Eric 

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thats 370banshee

[Oilsmoke]

I used Krylon for 2 year and Love it. No it's not custom by no means But it's lot better than strached & faded plastic.

 

I degrease it and streamed presure washed rinsed it Wet scotch brite pad The Fine gray color i think. Wet sand with 400 first 2 coats and 600 last 2 coats.

Looks pretty good

also you can paint it for touch up.

 

here a pic

 

Walt will show you his High dollar Auto paint job, I can only dream

[NickyPap]

Oilsmoke-Damn that's mean ass shit lookin!

 

 

Nightride-Most important I'd say it's all in the prep.

Edited April 10, 2005 by NickyPap

[J12480]

I was curious about this paint so I spent last weekend trying it out. These were my results...not to bad for a rookie.

[J12480]

I'd have to say it worked. I put on about three coats plus two clear coats. Not too bad for 50 bucks

[DETROIT350]

i am a autobody painter. if u use an epoxy primer before u paint u shouldnt have any problems along with regular prep (clean , sanding with 400grit)

that epoxy primer will stick to just about anything.

[theeechozen1]

if you have a sprayer, I think the paint to use is a "plastic adhesive promotor" it's very plyable and will bend with the plastic instead of chipping. Plus I'm pretty sure you can get any color you want mixed up.

[MDS2106]

kinda strange the krylon fusion[white] i used to paint my tank cover shined excellent ,then i took the same can and painted the hood on my sons blaster and it came out dull ??? also gas will eat krylon fusion right off the plastic be careful when gassing up

[nosbanshee4u]

kinda strange the krylon fusion[white] i used to paint my tank cover shined excellent ,then i took the same can and painted the hood on my sons blaster and it came out dull ??? also gas will eat krylon fusion right off the plastic be careful when gassing up

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Interesting, I was thinking of painting my tank shroud and gas cover white with that fusion stuff, but scratch that idea eh??? With the fusion would you want your primer to be completely dry, or tacky, when you go to paint??

 

thanks sirs