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by: DJHypnotiq - May 21, 2013 22:45:38 GMT -5
Post by DJHypnotiq on May 21, 2013 22:45:38 GMT -5
What are some of the things that you do when it comes time to paint your plastics? Be it due to cracks, rock chips or whatever it is that has you painting?
Rough up the plastic before prime and paint?
Rattle cans or air?
If rattle can who's the preferred manufacturers?
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by: spandi - May 21, 2013 23:15:50 GMT -5
Post by spandi on May 21, 2013 23:15:50 GMT -5
For a rattle can Rustoleum is hard to top. (comes in the plastic paint variety too.)
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by: dragonsparks - May 21, 2013 23:28:51 GMT -5
Post by dragonsparks on May 21, 2013 23:28:51 GMT -5
400 grit sand paper to nock the shine off. Rust-o-leum is all I use.
good luck
Dave
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by: DJHypnotiq - May 22, 2013 5:38:25 GMT -5
Post by DJHypnotiq on May 22, 2013 5:38:25 GMT -5
not to that point just yet...lol maybe this winter to give it my personal touch.
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by: devo344a - May 22, 2013 9:02:42 GMT -5
Post by devo344a on May 22, 2013 9:02:42 GMT -5
I used to be a rustolium man would only use rustolium But they were out and only had Krylon primer/paint its alot better more shine and goes on better.
I just painted my scoot and it came out great I use a scotch brite pad and scruff it up paint it then clear coat it.
the sun here in NM puts a beating on paint my scoot isnt a year old and it was fadded It will be a year in july
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by: spandi - May 22, 2013 12:34:21 GMT -5
Post by spandi on May 22, 2013 12:34:21 GMT -5
Great Video of a guy painting his scooter with great results.
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by: chihuahuas - May 22, 2013 14:57:29 GMT -5
Post by chihuahuas on May 22, 2013 14:57:29 GMT -5
Black plastic on my scooter leaches out some chemical and knocks paint off.  ? If you are wasting time painting these plastics may think about a good primer. If not just paint it. It's going to fade/falloff/anyway. unless u use polyurethane then by all means do the prep. |
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by: millsc - May 22, 2013 15:34:17 GMT -5
Post by millsc on May 22, 2013 15:34:17 GMT -5
My krylon shimmer texture came out great and still looks great a year later rain,snow and sun not a chip
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by: DJHypnotiq - May 22, 2013 16:37:24 GMT -5
Post by DJHypnotiq on May 22, 2013 16:37:24 GMT -5
Just plannin for the winter...I know with me cleaning her up and figured since the plastic will be off why not paint it. I've got a few uv and heat lights and stands to bake it once done so we'll see.
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by: dragonsparks - May 22, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5
Post by dragonsparks on May 22, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5
Great Video of a guy painting his scooter with great results. Great vid spandi.  Dave |
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by: scooter12 - May 22, 2013 21:57:38 GMT -5
Post by scooter12 on May 22, 2013 21:57:38 GMT -5
Well my whole scooter did not need painting, but some parts got damage when fell over in a thunderstorm. Done a little over $500 in damage. So the helmet shield was broke and the piece came in white verses blue. So a started painting other paints white to make it appear, that it came that way. Than put pinstriping on scooter, placed led lights on windshield verses mirrors, ordered new diamond shaped mirrors, black seat cover, ect.. until it looked cool.. ;D Attachments:
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by: mrpalmetto - May 24, 2013 14:07:26 GMT -5
Post by mrpalmetto on May 24, 2013 14:07:26 GMT -5
Whatever paint you use, put a coat or 3 of clear on top of it and let it dry throughly. It will give you extra protection and a gleaming shine, or not depending on the gloss factor you choose. I own a cabinet manufacturing company for almost 30 years, and we always clear coat after we paint.
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by: spandi - May 24, 2013 19:35:26 GMT -5
Post by spandi on May 24, 2013 19:35:26 GMT -5
Great Video of a guy painting his scooter with great results. Great vid spandi.  Dave You're very welcome. (hope it helps out if you ever decide to paint.) |
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by: brandjur - Jun 10, 2013 0:02:24 GMT -5
Post by brandjur on Jun 10, 2013 0:02:24 GMT -5
Have any of you tried Rustoleum's or Krylon's clear coat? I've been reading that rattle can clears aren't that clear and if improperly sprayed, like too soon after the base coat, it can wrinkle or lift the paint.
I was thinking going down 2 roads after sanding and minimal body filler (wjere scratch gouges are deeper)
Rustoleum
-Plastic Primer
-Rustoleum Enamel
-Maybe enamel clear (wait 2 days to spray)
Krylon Fusion for Plastic
-Primer (maybe use Rustoleum plastic primer st least where there is body filler)
-Base Coat
-Krylon Clear? (wait 2 days to spray)
Thoughts?
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by: spandi - Jun 10, 2013 0:35:40 GMT -5
Post by spandi on Jun 10, 2013 0:35:40 GMT -5
Yep, I've done just that and they have wrinkled (and I had to do it all over again)  My advice is to let the base FULLY dry before spraying the clear coat. |
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