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surfgeek33 Samba Member

Joined: November 13, 2006 Posts: 53 Location: South Cali
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: What Paint to Use for plastics? |
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Hello all,
I'm planning on repainting (black) my side mirrors, side vents, and grills. Does any one have any suggestions of what type of paint to use? Thanks- SG33 _________________ 87 Vanagon Westy Weekender
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hiram6 Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 1880 Location: Beautiful South
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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That would be Krylon Fusion in a lovely flat black. _________________ 1985 Westy, 1.9L automatic (Daisy)
1996 Mazda Miata
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
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kevinbassplayer Samba Member

Joined: June 15, 2006 Posts: 1041 Location: Nor-Cal
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Ditto on Krylon Fusion. I've used it on my grill, mirrors, vents, door handles, and interior plastic parts, works great |
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r39o Samba Polizei

Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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I use Forever Black which is a plastic dye. Lasts more than 10 years outside. I put multiple coats on. Easy as applying liquid shoe polish. Get it the cheapest on the flea harbor auction site. _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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Franklinstower Samba Member

Joined: September 21, 2006 Posts: 1991 Location: PNW
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: |
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I just used the Rustoleum for Plastic paint. I have know idea of the longevity yet. The Forever Black is well received from many.
Also I just got some John Deere litz Black which is a super durable enamel. I have not sprayed it yet, but I have read a lot about it and I am thinking I will spray all my plastic and bumpers with it. _________________ '89 Westy - EJ25/22 Frank 4.44 5mt
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Perales Samba Member

Joined: May 07, 2007 Posts: 2046 Location: Nova Scotia
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I am a fan of Tremclad. They have lots of colors in both spray and liquid and is anti rust. Good for metal, plastic or whatever. _________________ -- 1987 Westfalia automatic (Captain Vino) |
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