Paint for plastic

[PhilsLadyC 0]

Hey chaps.

 

Anyone know a good paint or primer to use on plastic? Any other tips on spraying plastic would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

[CazzaVR 0]

Did the eyebrow spoiler on my G60 with Halfords plastic primer. Rubbed the plastic down with wet and dry paper (800 I think) first, then several coats of primer. Rubbed that down with more wet and dry, before applying several thin coats of VW paint. First coat was sprayed horizontally, second vertically etc. Then VW clear coat to finish.

 

Did the job and looked thoroughly proffessional if I do say so myself! Hope this helps!

[PhilsLadyC 0]

Cool. Thanks. I'll be off to Halfords later :)

 

One thing. I always manage to remove half the paint when using wet n dry. What's the secret? How long do you leave the paint to dry before using wet n dry?

 

Cheers

[CazzaVR 0]

Sorry mate, didn't see your reply! :roll: This is probably too late now...

 

Make sure it's completely dry - an hour or two should be OK. Go easy on the wet sanding too, 'cos as you say you can end up removing most of the paint! I only wet sanded after the first coat, then just dry after that and it worked really well. :)

[PhilsLadyC 0]

Thanks Andy.

 

Been perfecting my technique a bit actually and also found a good tip. If you put a bit of washing liquid in the water when wet sanding it reduces the abrasiveness and also stops the paper clogging. Gives a much smoother result IMO.

[CazzaVR 0]

Never heard of that one! I'll give it a go next time I do any painting.

 

Cheers.

[JohnJ 0]

& did you know that many professional auto paint stores will make up

an aerosol to your code and tone? Cheaper and better quality than the

'touch up' stuff sold in the accessory shops! :lol:

[VR6 0]

Welcome to the forums JohnJ! :multi:

[Furkz 0]

IVE DONE ALL THIS ON MY REAR BUMPER AND AFTER SPRAYING IT USED COMPUND RUB TO BRING IT UP BUT ITS STILL DULL AND IM REALLY :mad: COZ I WANT THE SHINE FOR IT TO LOOK GOOD

 

ANY IDEAS WILL BE APPRECIATED