How to paint plastic bits

[Dicky]

Can someone tell me if special purpose paint is required to spray the plastic bits on the car and if so what’s it called?

Cheers Dicky

[rtbiscuit]

need to use a good plastic primer first. its more flexible and stays that way. and helps the paint bond to the plastic.

[Husky]

i posted a guide to this a while ago

 

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=28736&hilit=spray+paint

 

a wee search always works

 

im using plasticote spray paint just now

[ChrisS]

Just thought I'd add.

 

DON'T use Halfrauds lacquer on top of Plasticote. It eats the paint.

[Ebized]

i posted a guide to this a while ago

 

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=28736&hilit=spray+paint

 

a wee search always works

 

im using plasticote spray paint just now

 

 

Missed that post, but an excellent write up - just a shame Jaguar don't adopt the same professional standard given Chesterfields experience

[Dicky]

Thanks for your replies chaps, apologies Mr Husky. So it’s a good primer suitable for use on plastic to provide the key, followed by ordinary cellulose paint then.

It’s just that I’ve seen pictures of under bonnet painted plastics bits and been a bit nervous to have a go in case the paint flaked or cracked as the plastic flexes.

Cheers

[rtbiscuit]

i did my engine cover,

 

i used halfrauds paints, i used their plastic primer, nissan red, and then a special petrol resistant laquer.

 

for the best paints

 

go to www.paints4u.com