Painting plastic parts

eringobragh

Hi Guys,

Any advice on painting plastic parts? I want to paint a beige rear view mirror black.

I picked up the black version of this:

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_173897_langId_-1_categoryId_212593

but its not too durable and peels off easy ...Ive read I need to lightly sand it before painting..

Forgot to mention I dont want to lacquer it as Im not after a gloss effect

Cheers.:cool:

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

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.

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

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

anthony4335

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

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

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.

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

sean1141

Handy out so!