[simpits-tech] CRAZEy Lexan

[Ed Henderson]

I just used some of that Krylon plastic paint on a plastic lounge chair. 
 I chair was white and I painted it green.  That stuff is GREAT!  It 
seems to "etch" itself into the plastic.  I would definetly try that on 
the Lexan.

I do quite a bit of rattle can painting and it has always been my 
experience to recoat within 10 to 15 minutes. (or as otherwise directed 
on the can)  Everything I paint gets 3 coats, a tack coat and 2 heavier 
coats.  If I clear it, a minimum of 2 coats of clear.  A few months ago 
I did 2 pinewood derby cars each with 3 coats of color and 3 coats of 
clear.  When they were finished I had goosbumps...  smooth as glass.

Hope this helps...
Ed


Marv De Beque wrote:

> I think Krylon makes some paint specifically for plastic. Use that as 
> a base coat.  Regular paint just doesn't adhere to plastic.
>
>
> Marv
>
>
> On 7/3/04 11:06 AM, "Alan D. Mazurka" <adm.design at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>     hi,
>
>     after precision-drilling a number of Lexan panels for the sim, it
>     was time to paint...
>
>     i used enamel paint, the type that smells of tolulene - often used
>     in model building.
>
>     when the 2nd coat was applied, it wrinkled and crazed like
>     nobody's business. i applied the 2nd coat well after 24 hours
>     under moderate humidity and perfect temperature.
>
>     i _think_ an interaction is caused with the 1st coat, which
>     (probably) isn't adhering to the Lexan very well. i'm painting the
>     backside of the panels (they are clear in the front), so sanding
>     is not an option.
>
>     the question: has anyone else had success painting lexan? i've had
>     no problem with plexiglass, but this seems a different beast
>     altogether.
>
>     next trip out, i'll get some laquer and try it on a throw-away piece.
>
>     ...back to making replacement panels :-(
>
>     - adm -
>
>
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