How to paint plastic with spray cans and get a glossy finish. Includes primer, paint, clear, sanding and buffing. / 109927359116268 www.vgautopaints.com.au
Nice job for spray cans. It's worth mentioning that if you spray in the same direction/angle you will get a more consistent metallic flake, but sometimes you just have to make do to avoid splatters from the spray cans.
For all those who want to skip plastic primer. You can't. On bare plastic you must use it. The paint will flake off over time otherwise. If the plastic is already painted and no bare plastic is to be painted then you can skip the plastic primer
Painting with spray cans is extremely difficult. -Always use the same speed, a 90° angle, and at a consistent distance. The most difficult one is to prevent tiger striping. With the extremely narrow spray pattern you should always overlap. This means a steady hand and a high risk for runs. Complete the panel in one go and never go back. If it didn't work just let it dry for 10 minutes. Tag rac the panel and repaint it.
The antistatic cleaner is used before applying the plastic primer. It cleans the plastic from all oils and products that were used when the plastic was moulded
Hey mate. The edges will sand through quite easily its just a matter of being extra careful. Sanding before clear may help but is not really needed. Try and apply more coats of clear and be sure to leave it for a day or 2 before sanding. Otherwise try and find a Upol Clear in spray cans it is super glossy straight from the can.
@pickles781 Hey, the scuffing paste just cleans the plastic and by using the grey pads creates something for the plastic primer to bight into. I wouldnt paint dirt bike plastics unless its only used on the road. They will scratch when dropped and end up looking crap. If your happy touching it up all the time then go ahead.
Yeah you need to sand it so that it gets super flat. Sanding it levels out any orange peel and defects that the compound and buffing can not. If you want a mirror finish then sanding is the way to go.
Sanding the clear will get it as flat as an original finish. The sand paper is so fine it will only take a few microns of clear off, this will smooth out any defects in the clear and buffing will make it shine.
What the fine sanding is doing is only taking off the orange peel and it leaves extremely fine scratches in the paintwork. This gives the appearance of a matt finish. Because you only use a fine sand paper it wont go through to the paint unless you sand for ages in one spot, even then the paper will loose its abrasiveness before the clear comes off. Hope this helps
Totally awestruck at your 1966 VC Valiant VIP Regal. Mine is exactly the same, vinyl roof, colour condition. I have 273 V8 with 3 speed floor auto. Round not square side mirror. Sorry to bother you, but I never have seen one exactly like mine. Not in 23 years, and I am 40 not 80. It's Chrysler Red paint job is sublime when licked up. Would love to see any videos on your channel of it. Cheers Roller
@tristo1987 Hello, If your mirrors are plastic then yes use the same method as this video. If they are painted black then skip the plastic primer step just paint. To refresh plastic bumper bars you could just skip the colour and after the primer apply the clear.
you got some good videos and tips for people trying some diy, i'm a painter and paint cars almost every day and i enjoy watching your videos. i used acrylic once and i couldn't stand it, it's good if you need to fix things up during the job and you don't get runs like 2k but it's just not the same. keep making the videos.
@obieezx11 You only need to sand primer and putty with a block. Sanding clearcoat with your bare hands is not going to make marks,the 1200g paper is only taking the top of the clear off and is not rough enough to make marks. Also sanding straight WILL make marks in the paint. Sanding in different directions will make sure your not rubbing in one spot. I confirmed all this with 2 other spray painters who have been using 1KAcrylic (same as whats in cans) for years.Finally what Pro uses spray cans?
hey yeah you can do this with any plastic parts. The clearcoat should hold up in the sun but a 2k clear is alot better and will last heaps longer my latest video shows that method.
@jujukiller222 Awesome, but remember some colours cover better then others. You can put down a base cover coat similar to the colour your painting eg dark colour use black light colour use white just one coat of base then the colour.
@customspraymods thanks for the fast response. Yeah I wear a mask with the filters on each side when spraying that. I have a tent that you can pull a car in, set up as my paint booth. I do have a compressor and air gun to use, but sometimes I just like using the can. Not sure but the clears you buy at like auto zone or what ever are they acrylic. I always used the clears like from dupicolor or krylon but never got a good shine. probably cause I never buffed them after.
Hello. The reason for sanding and buffing is because although it looks glossy it is not as glossy as an OEM finish. Doing the final cut and buff will make the paint and clear match the panels on the rest of the vehicle.
It's to make it feel smooth and look shiny and match the rest of the car in terms of smoothness and shine. the term Orange peel is used a lot, its when your painted surface looks like the peel of an orange, thats when buffing comes in to help minimize the orange peel effect and bring it to a smooth glossy look
@RussLyman You might have a 2 Part clear in a can. $20 That sounds cheap. The clear I used is a 1 part Acrylic. (no hardener) 2 Part clear will be full gloss straight away where as this is semi gloss. Thats why it needs to be buffed. 2 Pack clear should be sprayed in a booth and with a good 2 Pack mask. By turning your can upside down and spraying it will clear the nozzle and the 2k clear should last weeks. I have tested it in the past.
@RussLyman Hey no probs Yeah mostly Acrylic or Enamel if its a 2 part clear then there will have to be some kind of activation pump that binds the 2 parts I know alsa have one that does this.
@crsigi It wont peel if prepared correctly. It might start to fade after quite a few years if constantly left in the sun. But then it just needs to be buffed and it will look good again.
Thanks for this video. I have spray painted my motorbike twice, in different colours, and I think that I went overboard on paint layers and acrylic varnish ... and underdid the final polish. You have just inspired me for my summer project, taking my PC 800 from a matt-ish orange to a deep glossy red. Cheers!
@maneev02 because if you were trying to match a 2 pack finish that is super glossy the clear needs to be buffed to look the same. If I put this back on the car without buffing it wouldn't look right. Plus buffing is fun.
If you need to repair the plastic then a high build primer is recommended, then sanding is needed. Otherwise this primer that goes on new plastic will level out flat everytime, painting it within 1hour is also recommended. Not leaving it overnight.
@myshonnny Its for a a Toyota Camry. Needed to replace it for someone. Bar was $80 Paint and material was about $90 but now I have enough compound and polish for other jobs..
There is a closed end on one side of the covering nylon. You can open it and pull out the bumper. No need to rip it into pieces, just in case you might have to return it. Also, a whole lot faster then fighting with the nylon.
Thanks, Rubber is quite different to painting plastic. It is alot more flexible. You might need to find a rubber paint. I havent seen regular auto paint stick kto rubber for very long.
Hello, You do need to use a plastic primer on bare plastic only. If the bar is already painted use your primer surfacer. The colour and clear dont need any flex add.
I have had that question before.. Hello, yes painting plastic fuel tanks is virtually impossible. It will always bubble up from the fumes. I found the only way to cover plastic tanks is to us a vinyl sticker and with a blade cut heaps of slits so the fumes can escape.
Hey, looks really professional but I would try to spray from a distance of 30cm. It´s also recommended to start with a heavy coat to avoid spots without paint and finish with light coats to get even colours without sanding. And you do need a clean coat even when it´s not metallic spray. In my opinion, sanding it afterwards is unnecessary. Buffing it should be enough to get a good finish, if spraying was done right.
@Dodge94z VG Auto Paints 11 Amax Ave Girraween. $25.50 each custom spray can. I think on their website they have a kit that includes everything you need for 2 bumpers.
i have a solution here!! i would prep the bumper using a red scotch bright all of it then use something called high build primer spray on or you can use a roller and roll it on couple of coats 2 to 3 then leave to dry then rub using 600 wet sand paper warm water then 1200 then soapy grey scotchbright dry degrease dry then tack rag for any minor specs of dust or cloth from using the degreaser and away you go
The editing is really nice and the transitions are so seamless it’s unbelievable lol especially at 8:50 and the whole triple combo, sorry lol i’m gushing so much but i’ve never seen editing like this on youtube Edit: i‘m more so talking about the bit at 9:23
Hello, yes painting plastic fuel tanks is virtually impossible. It will always bubble up from the fumes. I found the only way to cover plastic tanks is to us a vinyl sticker and with a blade cut heaps of slits so the fumes can escape.
always wear a mask, trust me this stuff after awhile makes you feel dizzy :) and when spraying and using the can on an angle, chances are the nozzle will drip paint so check and wipe any runs before they drop on your nice paint work.. Nice video, looks really good and good tips
Had to laugh when I saw the name of the boat.... 40 years ago in high school we gave that nickname to this terrific bloke. It was given as a sign of respect rather than any measure of distaste or discomfort or pain...... Hopefully the nickname stayed with him as does the medical condition!!!!! Not a bad condition to have in your 50's.... Thanks for the videos....now I'm really not looking forward to painting some wheel flares x 9 coats!!!!
Well done 👍 & liked.. I have an old laptop plastic back case to spray paint black which is originally black .. and it's a lil dusty.. For pre cleaning, should I wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol or just plain warm water with mild detergent before spraying paint.. what do you suggest? Also is a primer spray mandatory which I don't have at hand?
yeah i would start at 120 then go up to 180 then 400 then 1200 to smooth it out if u can find that grit. if u want to get it to stick pretty good put about 2 coats of spray primer on it 1 thin coat then a full coat after i would slightly wet sand the primer then wipe it down after that u can put ur coat of paint on put about 3 coats on 1 light coat 1 medium coat and 1 full coat then let that dry make sure theres no dirt then spray 2 coats of clear on to protect from weather. its alot but works;)
There could be a number of reasons. Incompatible clear to the paint, not enough scuffing when preparing the plastic. Not enough coats of clear or paint. Its hard to tell without knowing all the steps and products that where used.
Now I know why I had attracted so much hair etc. STATIC! I did a perfect job too. Thank you. You are the first person I have heard say use anti- static cleaner!!!
I sprayed celly primer on, left a week then gloss. a year later looks fine. was a professional sprayer I had some old paint left over form years ago. Painting now is easy with those materials. many pay too much on for many items not needed, anti static, deduster , degreaser oh god. .
@remrusty Hey mate Only the best. Concept No Mix.. There is 150mls of thinner already in the can and they put 100mls of paint in it. It was only $25.00 for the custom can. Hey Ive seen you in the MCM forums..
you can use sandpaper grits from 600 to 1000. Anything coarser runs the risk of sand scratch swelling and anything finer, paint might not stick. make sure you scuff the bumper thoroughly, no shiny spots, especially if its a bare raw bumper or your paint job might end up bubbling or peeling.
if u just want to make sure it holds up put about 1 more coat of primer and paint if your trail riding through wooded areas. down on the bottom is just what i do because i don't go through to much wooded areas on my bike:)
Ok close. Even coats along the longest lines of the item, even distance and finishing the spray "line" off the item. Someone mentioned warming the paint in advance in a bucket, I'd agree. Shake that can for a good 3 minutes, most paints sat there for months if not years.
Probably wanted to know how your spraying finger felt afterwards, lol. Good workout for that one finger thought- should get the trigger handle adapter for the spray cans to make it easier..
ellewar be careful when you do this, put your buff face up on the ground, turn it on at a slow speed and run a screwdriver over it. Start from the middle and work out. Speed it up in the process, this cleans the buff pad
Hi first of all I love your videos and thank you for all your hard work on putting these videos for everyone. my question to you is how long do I have to wait to apply after primer base coat and then how long do I have to wait after that to apply the clear coat
yer only if winter weather due to the thinners separating in the can as thinners evaporates so it will float on top of the paint in an aerosol and a good shake even if a hot day always shake can before use
great vid, I now know where I went wrong with respraying my fuel tank on my old cb400(didn't sand and buff after clearcoat), I may even start the whole thing over again and take a bit more time.
Some people do some people dont. I would say no you dont need it, Give it an extra coat. If you are blending the colour like in this video then yes use a clear.
Question, after everything dries for a week, do I really need to sand my plastic and buff it? I'm actually interest in a shiny look, so would it be ok skip this part?
Great video. I did the same for my Toyota Camry rear bumper last summer but did not do the last three steps you did which was 1200 grit sanding then the compound and polish. Can I do those last steps when the weather gets warmer here in New York or do I have to start all over? Right now it looks blotchy.
Hi, I want to paint my plastic bumper too. However, in the video you didn't say how long you left between spraying the Plastic Primer and Colour Coat, and the time between the Colour Coat and Acrylic Clear. How long would I need to leave between each? Thank-you!
when spraying, don't stop halfway through, you should spray all in one line, at 6:10, you where stopping half way through the bumper, that causes a ridge
agree nothing better than using a spray gun at 20 degree's as this is the right method for painting no wonder this guy leaves it for a week, once all prepped primed and washed and tacked off, spray at 20 degrees appropriated room temperature, base 2 coats on new plastic bumper dry all edge's thoroughly i use my gun to do this,wen dry then its lacquer 2 coats of that in between coats 10 to 15 mins or depending how you have levered the paint on 5 to ten mins then let it flash off 10 mins then bake
Ellewar, while your buffing you need to use a spur or flat screwdriver to clean the pad as you go. There are many missing notes/ steps, processes not covered here.
Was wondering about the clear acrylic. Is it a two part. The clear I usually get I have to crack a seal and then I only have about 8 hrs or so to use the can before it drys up in the can. It's $20 a can so I usually wait till I have to clear a lot of stuff
Nice job for spray cans. It's worth mentioning that if you spray in the same direction/angle you will get a more consistent metallic flake, but sometimes you just have to make do to avoid splatters from the spray cans.
For all those who want to skip plastic primer. You can't. On bare plastic you must use it. The paint will flake off over time otherwise. If the plastic is already painted and no bare plastic is to be painted then you can skip the plastic primer
Hello after 9 years
So nine years later i'm gonna ask you what if they have both primer and paint
@aether kurros just repaint it. It has a base for the paint to stick to. You might use a high grit sandpaper then paint your color.
what about the new abs plastic bumpers that have no paint on them how would i paint them a gloss black to match the rest of my gmc suv
yo!
Depending on the outside temperature, it can be a very good idea to put your spray cans in a bucket (residence) with warm water.
Painting with spray cans is extremely difficult.
-Always use the same speed, a 90° angle, and at a consistent distance. The most difficult one is to prevent tiger striping. With the extremely narrow spray pattern you should always overlap. This means a steady hand and a high risk for runs.
Complete the panel in one go and never go back. If it didn't work just let it dry for 10 minutes. Tag rac the panel and repaint it.
The antistatic cleaner is used before applying the plastic primer. It cleans the plastic from all oils and products that were used when the plastic was moulded
Shubham Seth The 1200g sanding is needed after some 1k Clear coats. This levels the clear gets rid of peel. The buffing brings back the gloss.
Is it neccessary to wait a week for that though? And can I go with a higher grit? Maybe 1500?
It seems to me that you are sanding it too much, almost removed the whole gloss, not very glossy at the end
Hey mate. The edges will sand through quite easily its just a matter of being extra careful. Sanding before clear may help but is not really needed. Try and apply more coats of clear and be sure to leave it for a day or 2 before sanding. Otherwise try and find a Upol Clear in spray cans it is super glossy straight from the can.
@pickles781 Hey, the scuffing paste just cleans the plastic and by using the grey pads creates something for the plastic primer to bight into. I wouldnt paint dirt bike plastics unless its only used on the road. They will scratch when dropped and end up looking crap. If your happy touching it up all the time then go ahead.
Hello, If the paint is in good condition you dont have to remove all the paint. Just sand with 800g and apply new paint and clear.
Just sand or wet sand??
Yeah you need to sand it so that it gets super flat. Sanding it levels out any orange peel and defects that the compound and buffing can not. If you want a mirror finish then sanding is the way to go.
Sanding the clear will get it as flat as an original finish. The sand paper is so fine it will only take a few microns of clear off, this will smooth out any defects in the clear and buffing will make it shine.
Perhaps the most helpful video I have seen on this topic. Thanks for providing the step by step process from prep to finish.
What the fine sanding is doing is only taking off the orange peel and it leaves extremely fine scratches in the paintwork. This gives the appearance of a matt finish. Because you only use a fine sand paper it wont go through to the paint unless you sand for ages in one spot, even then the paper will loose its abrasiveness before the clear comes off. Hope this helps
You can sand the bumper, but using the scotchbrite and the paste works just as well.
Totally awestruck at your 1966 VC Valiant VIP Regal. Mine is exactly the same, vinyl roof, colour condition. I have 273 V8 with 3 speed floor auto. Round not square side mirror. Sorry to bother you, but I never have seen one exactly like mine. Not in 23 years, and I am 40 not 80. It's Chrysler Red paint job is sublime when licked up. Would love to see any videos on your channel of it. Cheers Roller
@tristo1987 Hello, If your mirrors are plastic then yes use the same method as this video. If they are painted black then skip the plastic primer step just paint. To refresh plastic bumper bars you could just skip the colour and after the primer apply the clear.
you got some good videos and tips for people trying some diy, i'm a painter and paint cars almost every day and i enjoy watching your videos. i used acrylic once and i couldn't stand it, it's good if you need to fix things up during the job and you don't get runs like 2k but it's just not the same. keep making the videos.
@obieezx11 You only need to sand primer and putty with a block. Sanding clearcoat with your bare hands is not going to make marks,the 1200g paper is only taking the top of the clear off and is not rough enough to make marks. Also sanding straight WILL make marks in the paint. Sanding in different directions will make sure your not rubbing in one spot. I confirmed all this with 2 other spray painters who have been using 1KAcrylic (same as whats in cans) for years.Finally what Pro uses spray cans?
hey yeah you can do this with any plastic parts. The clearcoat should hold up in the sun but a 2k clear is alot better and will last heaps longer my latest video shows that method.
@greenredthing you can do it with a big 8" buffer but its hard to get to the smaller areas. Just go easy do it bit by bit.
@jujukiller222 Awesome, but remember some colours cover better then others. You can put down a base cover coat similar to the colour your painting eg dark colour use black light colour use white just one coat of base then the colour.
@customspraymods thanks for the fast response. Yeah I wear a mask with the filters on each side when spraying that. I have a tent that you can pull a car in, set up as my paint booth. I do have a compressor and air gun to use, but sometimes I just like using the can. Not sure but the clears you buy at like auto zone or what ever are they acrylic. I always used the clears like from dupicolor or krylon but never got a good shine. probably cause I never buffed them after.
I trust him cause he sounds like Moog from mighty car mods hahah
he was in MCM hehe...he works at the paintshop you will see him if you watch episode again...
I trust him cuz of his accent lmao
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Hello. The reason for sanding and buffing is because although it looks glossy it is not as glossy as an OEM finish. Doing the final cut and buff will make the paint and clear match the panels on the rest of the vehicle.
It's to make it feel smooth and look shiny and match the rest of the car in terms of smoothness and shine. the term Orange peel is used a lot, its when your painted surface looks like the peel of an orange, thats when buffing comes in to help minimize the orange peel effect and bring it to a smooth glossy look
@RussLyman You might have a 2 Part clear in a can. $20 That sounds cheap. The clear I used is a 1 part Acrylic. (no hardener) 2 Part clear will be full gloss straight away where as this is semi gloss. Thats why it needs to be buffed. 2 Pack clear should be sprayed in a booth and with a good 2 Pack mask. By turning your can upside down and spraying it will clear the nozzle and the 2k clear should last weeks. I have tested it in the past.
@RussLyman Hey no probs Yeah mostly Acrylic or Enamel if its a 2 part clear then there will have to be some kind of activation pump that binds the 2 parts I know alsa have one that does this.
@crsigi It wont peel if prepared correctly. It might start to fade after quite a few years if constantly left in the sun. But then it just needs to be buffed and it will look good again.
Thanks for this video. I have spray painted my motorbike twice, in different colours, and I think that I went overboard on paint layers and acrylic varnish ... and underdid the final polish.
You have just inspired me for my summer project, taking my PC 800 from a matt-ish orange to a deep glossy red.
Cheers!
@maneev02 because if you were trying to match a 2 pack finish that is super glossy the clear needs to be buffed to look the same. If I put this back on the car without buffing it wouldn't look right. Plus buffing is fun.
the antistatic cleaner is alcohol based and doesnt leave any residue. the screen cleaner may also work.
customspraymods what grit of sanding paper did you use ?
Cut it 50/50 with water
If you need to repair the plastic then a high build primer is recommended, then sanding is needed. Otherwise this primer that goes on new plastic will level out flat everytime, painting it within 1hour is also recommended. Not leaving it overnight.
@myshonnny Its for a a Toyota Camry. Needed to replace it for someone. Bar was $80 Paint and material was about $90 but now I have enough compound and polish for other jobs..
There is a closed end on one side of the covering nylon. You can open it and pull out the bumper. No need to rip it into pieces, just in case you might have to return it. Also, a whole lot faster then fighting with the nylon.
@Dodge94z You can sand it with 240g dry till the chips are smoothed out otherwise use a filler. Then finish with 800g wet then prime and paint.
Thanks, Rubber is quite different to painting plastic. It is alot more flexible. You might need to find a rubber paint. I havent seen regular auto paint stick kto rubber for very long.
Hello, You do need to use a plastic primer on bare plastic only. If the bar is already painted use your primer surfacer. The colour and clear dont need any flex add.
Hey, You should use the grey scotchbrite first, then spray the plastic primer.
@jaredmarkleady use the gery scotch brite and the scuffing paste first.then prime and paint.
I've just colour coded my ek civic's plastics as per your video. The result was excellent & so was the video! Thanks
I have had that question before.. Hello, yes painting plastic fuel tanks is virtually impossible. It will always bubble up from the fumes. I found the only way to cover plastic tanks is to us a vinyl sticker and with a blade cut heaps of slits so the fumes can escape.
Great video man. I laughed so hard when you found the bird shit at 9:50. I would have buffed through it and not known the difference lol.
Hey, looks really professional but I would try to spray from a distance of 30cm. It´s also recommended to start with a heavy coat to avoid spots without paint and finish with light coats to get even colours without sanding. And you do need a clean coat even when it´s not metallic spray. In my opinion, sanding it afterwards is unnecessary. Buffing it should be enough to get a good finish, if spraying was done right.
Gotta love the 2000's industrial dance music 🎶
@Dodge94z VG Auto Paints 11 Amax Ave Girraween. $25.50 each custom spray can. I think on their website they have a kit that includes everything you need for 2 bumpers.
just finished painting a piece going to give it a week to dry and see if I can buff it to get as good of shine as your piece.
i have a solution here!! i would prep the bumper using a red scotch bright all of it then use something called high build primer spray on or you can use a roller and roll it on couple of coats 2 to 3 then leave to dry then rub using 600 wet sand paper warm water then 1200 then soapy grey scotchbright dry degrease dry then tack rag for any minor specs of dust or cloth from using the degreaser and away you go
The editing is really nice and the transitions are so seamless it’s unbelievable lol especially at 8:50 and the whole triple combo, sorry lol i’m gushing so much but i’ve never seen editing like this on youtube
Edit: i‘m more so talking about the bit at 9:23
u good?😂
@@pec1ss oh my god, the way i worded this sounded a bit weird but after rewatching…i stand by what i said, it’s good
especially for a car video
Hello, yes painting plastic fuel tanks is virtually impossible. It will always bubble up from the fumes. I found the only way to cover plastic tanks is to us a vinyl sticker and with a blade cut heaps of slits so the fumes can escape.
always wear a mask, trust me this stuff after awhile makes you feel dizzy :) and when spraying and using the can on an angle, chances are the nozzle will drip paint so check and wipe any runs before they drop on your nice paint work.. Nice video, looks really good and good tips
Had to laugh when I saw the name of the boat.... 40 years ago in high school we gave that nickname to this terrific bloke. It was given as a sign of respect rather than any measure of distaste or discomfort or pain......
Hopefully the nickname stayed with him as does the medical condition!!!!!
Not a bad condition to have in your 50's....
Thanks for the videos....now I'm really not looking forward to painting some wheel flares x 9 coats!!!!
Well done 👍 & liked.. I have an old laptop plastic back case to spray paint black which is originally black .. and it's a lil dusty.. For pre cleaning, should I wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol or just plain warm water with mild detergent before spraying paint.. what do you suggest?
Also is a primer spray mandatory which I don't have at hand?
yeah i would start at 120 then go up to 180 then 400 then 1200 to smooth it out if u can find that grit. if u want to get it to stick pretty good put about 2 coats of spray primer on it 1 thin coat then a full coat after i would slightly wet sand the primer then wipe it down after that u can put ur coat of paint on put about 3 coats on 1 light coat 1 medium coat and 1 full coat then let that dry make sure theres no dirt then spray 2 coats of clear on to protect from weather. its alot but works;)
Would love to see how this bumper looks today...
There could be a number of reasons. Incompatible clear to the paint, not enough scuffing when preparing the plastic. Not enough coats of clear or paint. Its hard to tell without knowing all the steps and products that where used.
Now I know why I had attracted so much hair etc. STATIC! I did a perfect job too. Thank you. You are the first person I have heard say use anti- static cleaner!!!
I sprayed celly primer on, left a week then gloss. a year later looks fine. was a professional sprayer I had some old paint left over form years ago. Painting now is easy with those materials. many pay too much on for many items not needed, anti static, deduster , degreaser oh god. .
30 sec intro, really?
I couldn't even get through it...
+curly sue - And with ear stabbing rubbish music. Thank god for the fast forward button on most of these type of videos.
Jane Smith Cry babies
It's OK. the regular Anime has 1.5 minutes of intro.
Jane Smith I
@remrusty Hey mate Only the best. Concept No Mix.. There is 150mls of thinner already in the can and they put 100mls of paint in it. It was only $25.00 for the custom can. Hey Ive seen you in the MCM forums..
Hey Mate there is a link in the description of the pads I used. They are great.
you can use sandpaper grits from 600 to 1000. Anything coarser runs the risk of sand scratch swelling and anything finer, paint might not stick. make sure you scuff the bumper thoroughly, no shiny spots, especially if its a bare raw bumper or your paint job might end up bubbling or peeling.
if u just want to make sure it holds up put about 1 more coat of primer and paint if your trail riding through wooded areas. down on the bottom is just what i do because i don't go through to much wooded areas on my bike:)
@333frozenfire 800g wet will do the same as the pads
It wont be as glossy as an OEM finish. The sanding also levels the clear and gets rid of any peel.
THANK YOU sssoooo much I was worried that I wasn't going to have enough paint now I know that I only need about 2/3 cans of base color
This man is so cool... see how he threw the bubble wrap!! Not once but twice at the start.
Nice vid. Your skillz w/ rattle cans is noteworthy.
Ok close.
Even coats along the longest lines of the item, even distance and finishing the spray "line" off the item.
Someone mentioned warming the paint in advance in a bucket, I'd agree.
Shake that can for a good 3 minutes, most paints sat there for months if not years.
Probably wanted to know how your spraying finger felt afterwards, lol. Good workout for that one finger thought- should get the trigger handle adapter for the spray cans to make it easier..
ellewar be careful when you do this, put your buff face up on the ground, turn it on at a slow speed and run a screwdriver over it. Start from the middle and work out. Speed it up in the process, this cleans the buff pad
Oh yeah, and not a bad idea to have a list of the steps in the description. I had to go back and rewatch to write down the steps.
Why is the backgroung music so loud?
Hey?
and gay?
Hi first of all I love your videos and thank you for all your hard work on putting these videos for everyone. my question to you is how long do I have to wait to apply after primer base coat and then how long do I have to wait after that to apply the clear coat
+Samuel Vargas That's my question as well.
@Richard Legaspi use a 2k flat black and our won't fade.
yer only if winter weather due to the thinners separating in the can as thinners evaporates so it will float on top of the paint in an aerosol and a good shake even if a hot day always shake can before use
Your channel is very underrated man, congratulations from Brazil dude! Great channel!!
I love the lincoln! my dream car! great work
great vid, I now know where I went wrong with respraying my fuel tank on my old cb400(didn't sand and buff after clearcoat), I may even start the whole thing over again and take a bit more time.
Some people do some people dont. I would say no you dont need it, Give it an extra coat. If you are blending the colour like in this video then yes use a clear.
Yes it will work on bike plastics, wouldn't recommend spraying a plastic fuel tank as it will flake off that.
primer is used to help the color adhere to the panel, so primer first, then basecoat aka your color, then clear coat.
@DaNaGiPp Will do bro just ordered the paint. Lookin forward to painting some tyres.
Question, after everything dries for a week, do I really need to sand my plastic and buff it? I'm actually interest in a shiny look, so would it be ok skip this part?
He did it to make it even shinier as you flatten the clearcoat
@@supraledrearsuk6552 I'm glad I did it anyway, but appreciate the answer.
I really like your crazy-loco-style btw I also like the name of your boat! NICE JOB DUDE!
Often wonder why most of the good imformative videos are acompanied by crappy tunes. Yours,& with no disrespect is prime example.
good information ? .. telling people NOT to throw 2 k clear on top of the piece .. is BS :-s
It’s just what RUclips was like back in the day!
Great video. I did the same for my Toyota Camry rear bumper last summer but did not do the last three steps you did which was 1200 grit sanding then the compound and polish. Can I do those last steps when the weather gets warmer here in New York or do I have to start all over? Right now it looks blotchy.
Hey mate, THANKS. Yeah I did a video on painting rough plastic. Its called painting plastic engine parts.
What does the scuffing paste do?
Hi,
I want to paint my plastic bumper too. However, in the video you didn't say how long you left between spraying the Plastic Primer and Colour Coat, and the time between the Colour Coat and Acrylic Clear. How long would I need to leave between each?
Thank-you!
when spraying, don't stop halfway through, you should spray all in one line, at 6:10, you where stopping half way through the bumper, that causes a ridge
@MrJeremy313 do they paint with spray cans in a panel shop do they?? This is aimed at people who don't have all the equipment
Normally the grey colour is the correct grade. 800 is suitable for plastic
agree nothing better than using a spray gun at 20 degree's as this is the right method for painting no wonder this guy leaves it for a week, once all prepped primed and washed and tacked off, spray at 20 degrees appropriated room temperature, base 2 coats on new plastic bumper dry all edge's thoroughly i use my gun to do this,wen dry then its lacquer 2 coats of that in between coats 10 to 15 mins or depending how you have levered the paint on 5 to ten mins then let it flash off 10 mins then bake
Pretty impressive for a spray can job. Well done and thanks for the guide.
I follow some of this method. I used 4 cans of color and 3 clear coat. Came out shiny. I srill need to polish it.
Thank you! Gonna use this knowledge to work on the spoiler i just bought :D
Ellewar, while your buffing you need to use a spur or flat screwdriver to clean the pad as you go. There are many missing notes/ steps, processes not covered here.
Do you have to wait for the primer to dry or just paint immediately after you apply the primer?
Was wondering about the clear acrylic. Is it a two part. The clear I usually get I have to crack a seal and then I only have about 8 hrs or so to use the can before it drys up in the can. It's $20 a can so I usually wait till I have to clear a lot of stuff
Hi great video what can I use if I don't have scuffing paste and 1 bottle 400ml on gray plastic primer enough for a half of bumper?