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Post by fabini on Apr 26, 2013 13:42:13 GMT -5
I just bought a used scooter. The outer coatings on the plastic shell are peeling away. It has no effect on the ride, it just looks ugly.
What would you use to strip the plastic and what would you paint it with? I'm looking for simple owner (not pro) answers here. Something like, "Gasoline & RustOleum."
Thanks - Fabe
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Post by scooterelements on Apr 26, 2013 14:07:30 GMT -5
just sand them down with some fine sand paper and water with soap. Primer them with a spray can from walmart and choose the color you want and add some spray can clear coat. (cheapest way)
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Post by fabini on Apr 26, 2013 14:33:24 GMT -5
just sand them down with some fine sand paper and water with soap. Primer them with a spray can from walmart and choose the color you want and add some spray can clear coat. (cheapest way) That's what I was hoping. I really don't want to handle industrial strippers. It was suggested I use 1500 wet sand paper then rub it out with polishing compound, then paint & wax. Do you agree? |
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Post by JR on Apr 26, 2013 15:43:49 GMT -5
1500 is a bit too fine to start with, go down to 600 and then 1000 finishing with 1200 or 1500 if you can get it that fine.
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Post by carasdad on Apr 26, 2013 15:58:22 GMT -5
just sand them down with some fine sand paper and water with soap. Primer them with a spray can from walmart and choose the color you want and add some spray can clear coat. (cheapest way) Walt..dog and rat urine works too huh?.  ..(inside joke folks) I agree with the above posts..a good sanding...then a fine wet sanding...use a tack cloth to remove the remaining dust. That is how a kid down the road does it. He does custom paint for the kids in town that want a 'Rad' looking scoot. No air gun either. He uses spray cans...then spray cans of clear coat to finish them off. They end up looking as good as something you would pay for anyway.  |
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Post by gy6girl on Apr 26, 2013 16:09:07 GMT -5
o'reilly's auto parts store carries automotive paint in a can.
That's what I use.
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Post by carasdad on Apr 26, 2013 17:07:25 GMT -5
o'reilly's auto parts store carries automotive paint in a can. That's what I use. ahh..yes they do...good idea..also Duplicolor should work well as it is lacquer based....goes on smooth and dries super fast...even before the pesky bugs can land on it. Why is it..bugs are attracted to paint anyway?  |
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Post by JR on Apr 26, 2013 17:14:41 GMT -5
I used duplicolor on a motorcycle, gas spills on the tank messed it up.
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Post by carasdad on Apr 26, 2013 18:11:49 GMT -5
I used duplicolor on a motorcycle, gas spills on the tank messed it up. I thought they touted that stuff as gas proof?..maybe they mean gas resistant...and when things say resistant...it means they are affected..it just a few minutes longer to mess it up.. |
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Post by spandi on Apr 26, 2013 18:28:29 GMT -5
I don't use standard spray paints. I find that something like Rustoleum auto paint (or regular Rust-o-leum if I can't find the colors I need) followed by high temp engine enamel (As a clear coat) keeps the paint from being eaten by gas spills.
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Post by tomfl62 on Apr 26, 2013 19:48:58 GMT -5
Dont used polishing compound before painting ,just sand it down and then paint it .
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