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Painting plastic parts

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    Mar4ix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    i think , before paint plastic, it has to be prepared for that. i not really know for sure, but plastic painting procedure is very similar to other surface painting procedures, just have to use different type of paint.
    Google is incredibly helpful, may find loads different guides.

    one of them - linky


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Mar4ix wrote: »
    i think , before paint plastic, it has to be prepared for that. i not really know for sure, but plastic painting procedure is very similar to other surface painting procedures, just have to use different type of paint.
    Google is incredibly helpful, may find loads different guides.

    one of them - linky

    Cheers lots of conflicting stuff out there..but will give that one a go.


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    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Krylon is the stuff you want, Airsoft places commonly sell it to paint plastic stuff.
    Like here http://www.airsofteire.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=89&Itemid=26


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Krylon is the stuff you want, Airsoft places commonly sell it to paint plastic stuff.
    Like here http://www.airsofteire.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=89&Itemid=26

    Thats want I'm after the less hassle the better! Just ordered a can of that there cheers :)


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    anthony4335
    Registered Users Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭anthony4335


    Light sanding ,good cleaning with a good de-greaser and use a primer first .


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    anthony4335 wrote: »
    Light sanding ,good cleaning with a good de-greaser and use a primer first .

    Plan B....I'll give CJ Haugheys stuff a go and see how that goes


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    sean1141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    You will still need to sand it to give the paint something to grip to. Also worth heating the plastic a small bit. And as with anything a few light coats not one or two heavy ones.


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    sean1141 wrote: »
    You will still need to sand it to give the paint something to grip to. Also worth heating the plastic a small bit. And as with anything a few light coats not one or two heavy ones.

    Normally but not according to the product specs:

    Made with "Fusion for Plastic" paint technology, allowing the paint to adhere to all kinds of plastic and synthetic surfaces.

    Works great on all plastics, metal, wood and hard vinyl.

    Surface does not need to be sanded or primed, just ensure it is clean and dry before spraying.

    Ill let you know how it works ;)


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    sean1141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    Handy out so!


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