how to paint plexy glass
01-10-2008, 11:05 PM
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It can be done. my old 40ft Excalibur had a smoked plexiglass windshield. We sanded it down with a DA, then applied some special primer that flexes(forgot the name), and some PPG paint which if I remember right we had to add something to it so it would adhere, then shot it all white. It came out very nice.
01-10-2008, 11:20 PM
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Sanding is a must. Pre-finishing with Bulldog adhesion promoter is too. We painted the side windows on a panel truck 4 years ago- over shiny glass. It's still on.
Body shops use it for prep on those plastic front ends. They take tons of flexing and they don't peel.
You can shoot base coat right over it unless the color is way off.
Body shops use it for prep on those plastic front ends. They take tons of flexing and they don't peel.
You can shoot base coat right over it unless the color is way off.
01-11-2008, 07:53 AM
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Or you could use Krylon Fusion plastic paint. Multiple thin coats as necessary. Prep as usual is the key.
I painted a set of white dirtbike panels black. It took scrapes against rocks to get the paint scratched. On a deck hatch I'd imagine the worst thing would be some harsh chemicals.
I painted a set of white dirtbike panels black. It took scrapes against rocks to get the paint scratched. On a deck hatch I'd imagine the worst thing would be some harsh chemicals.
01-31-2008, 05:43 PM
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We had trouble getting Krylon Fusion to work, let alone to get a nice surface.
The hard way: which we picked up from Mauro at Motion, is to lightly sand, apply Bulldog adhesion promoter (light, dont go crazy 'cause it'll attack the acrylic), then SEMPCO flexible primer (available in aerosol) - This stuff is used to paint flexible bumpers and makes a world of difference. Topcoat in Awlgrip or Imron, whichever you think is more flexible.
We use this method to put the painted lines on canopies.
The hard way: which we picked up from Mauro at Motion, is to lightly sand, apply Bulldog adhesion promoter (light, dont go crazy 'cause it'll attack the acrylic), then SEMPCO flexible primer (available in aerosol) - This stuff is used to paint flexible bumpers and makes a world of difference. Topcoat in Awlgrip or Imron, whichever you think is more flexible.
We use this method to put the painted lines on canopies.
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