Kirkdking
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Looking at doing a custom paint job on my nytro I paint with base and clear coat already but don't think it will hold up on plastic what's the trick for painting plastic?
APEX 06
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Cleaning it very will if the was ever any thing like armor all on them that stuff gets in deep.
Kirkdking
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Should I ruff them up a little with like 220 and then just spray the base and clear on it
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When I have done plastic I have used the wash tank that gives the parts a mild acid bath to etch the parts.
nitris223
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Probably need a flex agent and adhesion promoter. Buddy of mine just painted his blue with a pearl clear coat. The painter didn't know how it was going to turn out so this is kind of a test for them. Color looks nice. I would worry the most about any of the plastic along the bottom of the sled. That will see the most wear. A guy could put the clear 3m vinyl in those areas to help protect it better.
Sledguy89
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When I painted any plastic at my body shop i would out a rough sand on them like 220, then clean them off really well an prime an back them in the booth. Wet sand an re prime if needed. Mind you i used all automotive metalux paint. Always turned out great
