|
|
Post by kruzinl8 on Oct 29, 2005 15:34:47 GMT -5
If some one can help on this I would appreciate it. I purchased a set of the ABS plastic splash guards while we were at MB6 from PT Warehouse and I was wondering if these are ok to paint to match the car? These have the words 'PT CRUISER' molded into them at the bottom. If they can be painted, is there a special treatment or coating that has to be applied proir to painting? I guess I just haven't paid enough attention at the shows to see if anyone has them painted or not.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Mike Boyd
|
|
|
|
Post by ptdc2 on Oct 29, 2005 19:27:30 GMT -5
I've seen people with them painted but don't know if there's any special treatment to it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Patriot on Oct 29, 2005 19:29:08 GMT -5
Our body shop man - Chip, says when painting plastic you need to put a special coat of adhesive on first so the paint will stick. Richard has a set of painted splash guards - he probably could give you some hints. I bet Frank has some pointers too! ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by ROCKYMAN24 on Oct 29, 2005 22:30:22 GMT -5
I've paint all kinds of parts that are plastic, I use a product called bulldog you can get it at Wal Mart (ofcourse) but it helps the paint stick to anything automotive. Plus it helps give it that smooth shiny finish. I swear by the stuff.
|
|
|
|
Post by PT4U2C on Oct 30, 2005 7:05:29 GMT -5
Mike:
I had a body shop paint mine using Chrysler body color, and they not only match perfectly, they look "factory". He primed using adhesion promoter, and painted using the 2 step process for my Tangerine Pearl Coat. He then clear-coated them just as you would any body part. Just use a reputable auto painter and you should be fine.
PT4U2C
|
|
|
|
Post by FranksredPT on Oct 31, 2005 10:32:30 GMT -5
Our body shop man - Chip, says when painting plastic you need to put a special coat of adhesive on first so the paint will stick. Richard has a set of painted splash guards - he probably could give you some hints. I bet Frank has some pointers too! ;D Now how would I know anything about painting??? Just kidding. Believe it or not, I didn't paint mine, someone else did. When the guy painted Richard's, he even painted the back side, a really nice touch. |
|
|
|
Post by Wally & Kathy on Nov 1, 2005 7:36:05 GMT -5
I'd prime using Krylon "Fusion" paint then overcoat with the Mopar spray touchup paint. You can get Fusion at Wal*Mart.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tony Tomes on Nov 1, 2005 13:39:30 GMT -5
Fusion is specially made for painting plastics, and it works well. As Wally said, a good base for your final colors.
|
|
|
|
Post by kruzinl8 on Nov 4, 2005 18:50:58 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I have some good tips now. I had a paint supply in Gastonia, NC mix up the factory color and put it in aerosol can. I will attempt to paint soon. Also looking at at painting the plastic trim cover around the center dash control area.
|
|
guess who