what the best paint to go on plastic and the methode

icdpride · 17-April-06, 09:10 PM

i am tring to paint this case in this thread
http://forums.pcapex.com/project_wor...tml#post516128
it is all plastic and i don't want it to chip i would really like the paint to be a high gloss and luster finish so basicly i ame asking how do i do this with the store bought paints in spray cans and which paints to use

musclecars&computers · 17-April-06, 09:18 PM

Here is spray paint tut http://www.mnpctech.com/case-mod-pai...od-how-to.html

and a link to the guides more usfull stuff: http://guides.pcapex.com/

Jobistober · 17-April-06, 09:18 PM

Krylon Plastikote I believe. Haven't used it, but have heard nothing but good things about it.

MasterP · 17-April-06, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icdpride


	i am tring to paint this case in this thread http://forums.pcapex.com/project_wor...tml#post516128 it is all plastic and i don't want it to chip i would really like the paint to be a high gloss and luster finish so basicly i ame asking how do i do this with the store bought paints in spray cans and which paints to use

Right - You can use almost any paint that you want (have a look in the painting section of the site for how to achieve a great finish)

All that you will need is a thin coat of plastic adhesion promoter (AKA "plastic primer") to go down first - this will ensure that whatever paint you use sticks.

After that goes on, prime with primer surfacer (NOT etch primer though) and your paint

icdpride · 17-April-06, 09:40 PM

thanks that great info

icdpride · 17-April-06, 09:41 PM

now all i need is an idea

MasterP · 17-April-06, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by icdpride


	now all i need is an idea

Look around - browse the gallery

Oh - try not to double post too - using the edit button's the way to go

TiZakit · 17-April-06, 10:12 PM

I've had adhesion promoter not even stick to some plastic... but duplicolor makes a paint for wheels and hub caps that sticks to anything.... You could probably put a clear over it to make it shine, as they are, they look very OEMish.

The Dragon Reborn · 18-April-06, 10:04 AM

I've posted my "plastic" expieriences in the "painting" section... so you can read them there...

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	but duplicolor makes a paint for wheels and hub caps that sticks to anything.

Lolz... I've used their white "bumperspray" to paint a large letter "P" on my Samsonite suitcase...
That suitcase has been in 5 different coutries (by plane) and the paint still never 'chipped off...
Amazing stuff.... if you wonder why I did that, btw... then you've probably never flown...lol..

TDR

Fire Hawk · 18-April-06, 05:40 PM

Nylon dye works very well IMHO. Ive used Krylon Fusion to paint my fan holders and plexi glass. Its not easy to leave strange run marks with nylon dye because it gets absorbed into the plastic (or something like that. Im having a slow day, there fore a hard time coming up with half decent descriptions). Its also supposed to be very durable, and it is. I just tried scratching a test piece I painted about a month ago. The plastic now has a scratch in it but the colour is still there. Cool!

silvafish · 23-April-06, 04:11 PM

I've heard of that Krylon Fusion stuff...for plastic. Don't have to do any prep work or anything...you just wipe the surface off and spray i guess.

17-April-06, 09:10 PM		#1 (permalink)
icdpride Apex Master Tech Apprentice	what the best paint to go on plastic and the methode i am tring to paint this case in this thread http://forums.pcapex.com/project_wor...tml#post516128 it is all plastic and i don't want it to chip i would really like the paint to be a high gloss and luster finish so basicly i ame asking how do i do this with the store bought paints in spray cans and which paints to use

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17-April-06, 09:18 PM		#2 (permalink)
musclecars&computers Apex Tech Demi-God	Here is spray paint tut http://www.mnpctech.com/case-mod-pai...od-how-to.html and a link to the guides more usfull stuff: http://guides.pcapex.com/

17-April-06, 09:18 PM		#3 (permalink)
Jobistober P'Hoe'toshop Fanatic	Krylon Plastikote I believe. Haven't used it, but have heard nothing but good things about it.

17-April-06, 09:40 PM		#5 (permalink)
icdpride Apex Master Tech Apprentice	thanks that great info

17-April-06, 09:41 PM		#6 (permalink)
icdpride Apex Master Tech Apprentice	now all i need is an idea

17-April-06, 10:12 PM		#8 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	I've had adhesion promoter not even stick to some plastic... but duplicolor makes a paint for wheels and hub caps that sticks to anything.... You could probably put a clear over it to make it shine, as they are, they look very OEMish.

18-April-06, 05:40 PM		#10 (permalink)
Fire Hawk Apex Tech Maniac	Nylon dye works very well IMHO. Ive used Krylon Fusion to paint my fan holders and plexi glass. Its not easy to leave strange run marks with nylon dye because it gets absorbed into the plastic (or something like that. Im having a slow day, there fore a hard time coming up with half decent descriptions). Its also supposed to be very durable, and it is. I just tried scratching a test piece I painted about a month ago. The plastic now has a scratch in it but the colour is still there. Cool!

23-April-06, 04:11 PM		#11 (permalink)
silvafish Apex Tech Fanatic	I've heard of that Krylon Fusion stuff...for plastic. Don't have to do any prep work or anything...you just wipe the surface off and spray i guess.