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Jesslynn2006
05-17-2006, 04:00 PM
i want to paint them but i dont want the paint to crack or peel like my friends did...whats the best way to do it? and whats the better paint to use?
silverflash18
05-17-2006, 05:51 PM
sand it down using around 220 grit and then go to alot finer around 400, then get that spraypaint made by krylon ( the stuff made specifically for plastic) it says no sanding or priming but you should still sand it to give you the smooth look, then give it a few coats and then even if you want get some clear coat (also in spray can) and put a few coats of that on so that the paint can't flake off or rub off
shadowfox28
05-19-2006, 11:59 AM
Id suggest leaving that rippled look.. I painted mine with duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint no clear coat.. but put down a layer of flat blak from krylon....no chipps or scratches for 5 months
Saleen Cougar
05-21-2006, 08:46 PM
just make sure you prep the surface well
scrupul0us
05-22-2006, 12:09 AM
ugh... you guys over complicate everything....
I wiped everything down and let it dry and gave mine 5 coats of Krylon Fusion... been cool for over 6 months with ZERO problems
shadowfox28
05-22-2006, 11:45 AM
how much is that stuff a can?
DagerOne
05-22-2006, 11:55 AM
Krylon Fusion? Less than $5.00 per can. Your color selection is limited, however.
Though, they also make a plastic "fusion" primer, which I would think would take care of the plastic bond and you could then use standard paint over that? Maybe?
scrupul0us
05-22-2006, 01:23 PM
ive seen that done as well... but that person used the primer to get rid of the textured surface... fusions best selling point is its a no-prep, no-prime paint... course u always want clean parts to paint so there still is a lil prep
you are correct that your selection is limited, but all i ever needed was black and blue ;)