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Title: best way to paint plastics with spray cans
Post by: jimg1au on November 28, 2014, 02:01:52 pm

hi
painting my old cr250 guards and steel mt tank
using galmet paint cans orange colour(team colour from 70s)
any heip in prep and painting would be good

Title: Re: best way to paint plastics with spray cans
Post by: alexbrown64 on November 28, 2014, 02:11:27 pm

Hi Jim... man your in for a bit of research and input from this forum.  The secret to painting the plastics is to use a good undercoat/primer that is meant for plastics and is compatible with your paint. As for your tank, just be aware that if not done properly, any fuel that goes near it will tear it apart, even a small splash or drip.  I have had success with a VHT clear coat that is high temp and fuel resistant made for engines. Just cure it properly.  That should go over the colour you paint your tank. Otherwise, i believe its two pack etc for the hardness and fuel resistance.
Good luck,