[simpits-tech] CRAZEy Lexan

[Marv De Beque]

The goose bumps were a chemical reaction with your skin?


On 7/3/04 2:43 PM, "Ed Henderson" <aircop at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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:
>> Re: [simpits-tech] CRAZEy Lexan I think Krylon makes some paint specifically
>> for plastic. Use that as a base coat.  Regular paint just doesn¹t adhere to
>> plastic.
>> 
>> 
>> Marv
>> 
>> 
>> On 7/3/04 11:06 AM, "Alan D. Mazurka" <adm.design at verizon.net>
>> <mailto: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 -
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Alan D. Mazurka
>>> adm.design at verizon.net
>>> 
>>> 
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