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surfgeek33
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Joined: November 13, 2006
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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
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hiram6
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Location: Beautiful South
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That would be Krylon Fusion in a lovely flat black.
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kevinbassplayer
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Joined: June 15, 2006
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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
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Joined: May 18, 2005
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Location: San Diego
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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.
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Franklinstower
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Location: PNW
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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.
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Perales
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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.
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