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Title: would this paint work?
Post by: scottyboy08 on 17 September 2008, 20:35

hi all to paint my plastic engine cover would this paint work? i am using plastic primer and sanding before hand?
or do i need plastic specific paint? but then lol it cant be heat resistant?

Title: Re: would this paint work?
Post by: GOLF_STU on 17 September 2008, 20:45

i know to do it properly you need a plastic primer but not sure about the paint.

Title: Re: would this paint work?
Post by: bigman_10 on 18 September 2008, 13:05

aslong as you key the plastic well and use plastic primer most base coats should work!

Title: Re: would this paint work?
Post by: xkaty_h on 19 September 2008, 01:52

I'm pretty sure you dont need specific plastic paint.
But it should be the old heat resistant stuff.

So long as you prepare the plastic well and lightly wet/dry paper between the paint should be a-okaii

Title: Re: would this paint work?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 22 September 2008, 23:09

i dont think ht paint is necessary, nor is plastic primer. You can use regular paint and primer, but you will defo get a better finish with plastic primer. Oh and be careful sanding plastic, as it tends to go fluffy, which is bad news if it does.

Sand back each layer and you keep it smooth and it should look good, regardless of type of paint/primer. Just be patient and take your time.

LL ;)

Title: Re: would this paint work?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 22 September 2008, 23:10

btw boneybradley did his rocker cover with normal primer and normal paint a few months ago and it still looks mint.

LL ;)

Title: Re: would this paint work?
Post by: boneybradley on 22 September 2008, 23:21

yeah my rocker is normal rattle can...and is still good after several months, all though I would use some plastic primer over wise its likely to react when painting (and making a mess!!)
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/boneybradley/DSCN4362-1.jpg)