Paint?

hevymtl · 12-28-2004, 07:21 PM

How do I get paint to stick to textured plastic? Its had armorall on it before. Do I just sand it real good or is there a special paint?

FYI: Its the plastic cover that goes over the gap between my radiator and the grill,under the hood trim.

Craig K. · 12-28-2004, 07:36 PM

Clean it with mineral spirits?

hevymtl · 12-28-2004, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

Clean it with mineral spirits?

Thanks,Craig!

hevymtl · 12-28-2004, 07:52 PM

Paul, you wouldnt happen to have one of these laying around would you?

boosted23L · 12-28-2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

Clean it with mineral spirits?

no that's about the last thing to use...

to be honest in your case go get some comet cleaner, scrub it real well with that....

hevymtl · 12-28-2004, 08:02 PM

Whats the web address for pick a part? I think Id rather start over with a new one.

banditmwp · 12-28-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hevymtl

Whats the web address for pick a part? I think Id rather start over with a new one.

http://www.pullapart.com

hevymtl · 12-28-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by banditmwp

http://www.pullapart.com

Thanks!

EZ SPEED · 12-29-2004, 03:07 AM

One from the recycle yard will have silicone and armour all on it also.

I cleaned mine with hot soapy water and let it dry in the sun.

Then you can start sanding on it, and wash it with hot soapy water to keep the fresh plastic from getting contaminated. Use "Dawn" it cuts through the silicones and crap like that.

svopaul · 12-29-2004, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hevymtl

Paul, you wouldnt happen to have one of these laying around would you?

Sorry Jamison, I don't have one of those around....

12-28-2004, 07:21 PM	#1
hevymtl Beach Bum Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the sun! Posts: 2,846	Paint? How do I get paint to stick to textured plastic? Its had armorall on it before. Do I just sand it real good or is there a special paint? FYI: Its the plastic cover that goes over the gap between my radiator and the grill,under the hood trim.

12-28-2004, 07:36 PM	#2
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Paint? Clean it with mineral spirits?

12-28-2004, 07:52 PM	#4
hevymtl Beach Bum Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the sun! Posts: 2,846	Re: Paint? Paul, you wouldnt happen to have one of these laying around would you?

12-28-2004, 08:02 PM	#6
hevymtl Beach Bum Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the sun! Posts: 2,846	Re: Paint? Whats the web address for pick a part? I think Id rather start over with a new one.

12-29-2004, 03:07 AM	#9
EZ SPEED Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe Arizona Posts: 3,029	Re: Paint? One from the recycle yard will have silicone and armour all on it also. I cleaned mine with hot soapy water and let it dry in the sun. Then you can start sanding on it, and wash it with hot soapy water to keep the fresh plastic from getting contaminated. Use "Dawn" it cuts through the silicones and crap like that.