How to paint plastic parts properly
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2015
- Hey guys! I’m Brad, and I make how-to videos. I do custom painting projects, guitar painting, airbrushing, spray can painting, wood working, and a variety of other finishing work and tutorials. Please subscribe and check out my channel for more!
In this video I explain and demonstrate the process for painting plastic parts properly. It can be a challenge to get paint to stick properly to plastic, but with the technique outlined in this video you should have no trouble getting it to work consistently.
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Instructions Unclear --- After 6 coats, my dog is still not extra glossy. I tried using sand paper, but that just makes him angry..
Did you attempt to polish?
Also, are you using Rustoleum, or Pantene?
😂
You need to feed the dog first then sand the dog
Thanks, Jake Gyllenhaal. Seriously, though... this helped.
Glad to hear it.
Really want to see how you paint the metal art. Technique and materials used. Your metal art is awesome
I really appreciate your videos and tips. Thanks man!
Cheers Billy
Great video thank you! My friend asked me to paint his pick guard and I want to make sure I’m doing it right cuz it’s his baby!!
Used your advice to paint the plastic side covers on my Suzuki DR650. Thnx.
Glad I could help.
Thank you. Really good video. And nice voice
Interesting, just what I needed, I am currently bulding a custom guitar, anyway , I was curious to know of I could paint pickups! the typical black pickups are out of theme for me as I am aiming at making a totally original design you don't see everyday
1:07 penny drop moment cheers dude! I'm about to start a guitar project, changing the colour of some of the plastic parts & scuff stuff I will 😎
Another great video. Thanks.
Ed Sipes Thank you sir.
Dude! You’re smart and a hoot! Thanks!
Thanks Carl
Love the bloopers 😂😂 good video
This video brought up a question ive been pondering for some time.
Have you had any experience with chrome paints like gold or silver etc..?
I have seen brands like rustoleum and krylon sell chromes, but is it even possible to clear coat them? Its tricky because from what I understand you cannot ruff it up to make a mechanical bond like with a flat color you can.
PeetPrime I have worked with those a few times. If you want to clear the reflectives, spray your 2 or 3 coats, then let it dry. Scuff it lightly, then spray one more coat to make it look good again, then go right into your clear coat 10 minutes later.
Thank you for this video, you explained the process well. II wanted to paint my inline skate buckle strap. It is made of hard plastic and there is a lot of scraping against the buckle strap when tightening the skate. If I use your method, would the paint start to peel from the friction after awhile? Thank you.
It would probably get damaged fairly quickly.
Hey brad, could you make a video about painting carbon fiber bike frames (already colored or not) with spray cans?
+Antonio Morales Unfortunately I don't have a carbon fiber bike frame to paint, but if it's already coloured then it's just like painting any other pre-painted surface. The fact that it's carbon fiber doesn't change anything in that case.
@Danny Kross You can paint the plastic parts on the pickups. You can also paint pickup covers if you get them. Those might be better, and fit with your theme better more readily. Either way, the plastic on the top of the pickups can be painted, but you may want to avoid painting the magnet poles too much. The paint probably won't stick to them properly. The tape that surrounds the pickups is a different material. I'm not sure how that would handle being painted.
Could you just use standard rust spray paint, for something like a pick guard, without any plastic primer?
You may risk it peeling off since standard paint isn't designed to adhere to plastic. Starting off with adhesion promoter might alleviate that problem though.
Brad Angove
OK never mind I already did like a week ago Lmfao, it turned out GREAT! I'll send you a link to a picture of it some time later on with a replay, don't worry GOOD rust paint is fine as long as you give it about a day to dry, IT"S GREAT! :)
Glad to hear it turned out well.
Brad Angove
Thanks I'll send you a picture of it when I have time :)
Thanks for this video! It's so helpful.
What paint brand would you recommend to paint metallic colours? (Gold, metallic red)
Do you have a specific paint type in mind?
Is the paint acrylic, enamel, whatever other types there are? Can you paint a pickguard with nitro? You said nitro might melt plastic, but would it melt a thick pickguard?
Thanks i learn alot.
I’m glad to hear it.
nice one bud just did a motorcycle plastic come out pretty good
Tunnnnes Excellent.
great video man, very entertaining. would this method work with dirt bike plastics?
+Mr Skinnyman thanks man. It should work fine as long as the plastic is cleaned well.
Hi. I have a UTV S 900 razor with white plastic. The color must've been injected into the plastic but I have just a few questions. Hopefully you can answer them for me. Here are the steps I've used to prepare my plastic. 1. I first just cleaned the plastic with Dawn dish soap (this could be bad but please let me know) I sanded just the areas that had deep scratches with 220, 500, 1200 and then 2000. I came back again and scuffed the whole areas with the Scotch Brite Grey pad then cleaned it off again with some Dawn Dish soap and water and dried it. NOW, I plan to apply an Adhesion promoter, afterwards the paint color and a final clear coat. Can you please tell me if doing any of this is the wrong way or right way???
+Eddie Regory That all sounds fine to me. You may need to fill the deep scratches and sand again if they didn't come out. Just make sure that you scuff everything that you intend to paint, and that you mask off (cover) everything that you don't want to get paint on.
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So if I'm doing metallic gold on my project (for me it's a plastic arcade stick case) how many coats of clear will I need to get a glossy shine? Only 2 like you did?
+HurtboxTV Probably 2 or 3
How Did yours turn out HurtboxTV?
Helpful :D
thanks again .great video .
Stephen Quail Thanks for watching. I'm glad you like the video.
Stephen Quail Thanks for watching. I'm glad you like the video.
I am wanting to re-paint the pickguard on my guitar because it is an odd shaped pickguard, and i cannot find one in the colour i want. It's a black pickguard, and i wan it to be a semi dark blue. Should i use a white primer before applying the blue? and if so how many coats would you think are necessary for the blue to come out well?
You can use a white or grey plastic primer, or you can just use adhesion promoter, which is clear. The number of coats kind of depends on the paint type.
Do you ever paint bindings, and if so what is done differently? I am working on my Spalted Maple LP kit and want to paint the cream binding/nut black.
Normally you would just remove and replace the binding for something like that. In general though you shouldn’t really need to do anything substantially different.
Brad what about this scenario? I have a black or red guitar and want a same colour scratchplate that isn't available? So you go clear acrylic but you have to paint the back so you dont see wiring or shielding? You cant prime that? Or could you prime using clear laquer after scuffing and add your desired colour after that then your shielding???
Just use adhesion promoter instead of primer. It’s a better choice on plastic anyway.
I intend to use acrylic paint for my pickguard. Please advice on how to proceed. What mediums can I use other than spray paint on the plastic part??
Follow the steps in the video, but use your acrylic spray and a compatible clear coat instead of the colour and clear that I used here.
hey I have a question. if wanna use sandpaper what grit is the best for pickguard?
400 or 600 is probably a safe bet.
I have a question I'm trying to spray paint my joy cons on my Nintendo switch they are the grey ones but I'm trying to spray paint them neon green. So I've sanded them put down a primer then painted them but they never dry neon green but just a darker green I've tried this with 2 different neon green spray paint and still a darker green. I'm wondering is there something I'm doing wrong? Should I put a white coat of paint on first, or am I putting too many neon green coats? If anyone could help me I'd really appreciate it!
You need to base it in whit first. Have a look at my video on how to paint your guitar neon for an example.
Do you ever wet and dry plastic as part of preparation, in-between coats or finish?
You mean sanding? I only were sand plastics when I'm starting up the polishing process.
On the last layer, clear coat, say you want to get rid of the "orange peel", would you use a 1000 grit sandpaper to wetsand it down? Or add another layer after wetsanding it?
have a look at my videos on the sanding and polishing process. that’s how I deal with it.
i’m trying to go from a black stratocaster pick guard to a plain white, any tips ? is there something different i should do?
You’re painting it white? No, the same process applies. Although white pick guards are easy to come by and cheap to order.
What you were saying about how to properly clear coat. I would like to see one or is there one already on your channel?
bml249 I have a video on my channel about how to clear coat better with spray cans if that's what you're referring to.
hi there if i painted a pickguard satin black, if it necessary to clear coat it.
It depends on what kind of paint you used, but generally clear coat helps protect it.
I’m in the process of painting a guitar. I finished painting my pick guard and clear coating it, but the orange peel is horrible. I’m thinking I over sprayed, but I’m not sure. I just found this video and didn’t know to use a specific plastic primer. When I tried to wet sand it a lot of the paint Really dulled. What should I do? Also should I wet sand it after the clear coat? Thx, love the video!
The paint will always full during the sanding process. Check out my videos on how to sand and polish your clear. The key is polishing it back up after sanding flat to a very high grit.
Brad. Awesome video. I have a new pickguard that I really like the paint job on but it was cheap and has some scratches and looks a little faded. Can I buff with scotch Brite, lay down adhesion promoter and then go straight to clear? Or just buff and use clear coat to give it some gloss? Thanks man!
Edit - I like the color and the white on the beveled edges. It's just too dull for what I want.
Yes, scuff very lightly and clean with wax and grease remover, then use adhesion promoter followed by clear.
@@BradAngove Amazing. Thank you! This is my first refurb and I've based most of my work on your tutorials. With really good results so far. Thanks for all the great info and for responding.
Glad I could help.
if i spray mate type colour on it,do i need to clear coat it? it look batter not coated with clear.
+Yusry Bat It depends on what kind of paint you used. Generally I would just suggest that you use a matte clear coat overtop if you want to preserve that look.
I want yo make a crystal effect over a celar plastic, i have to use a special water solution for the effect, is it a bad idea to put the crystal solution over the adhesion promoter?
I have never tried the crystal effect product so I’m not sure.
Can I use adhesion promoter on unscuffed(still shiny) junk yard rear bumper and then repaint it?
I wouldn't bet on it. The adhesion promoter would be better than nothing, and if you make sure the surface is perfectly clean first it might work, but the safer option is to scuff it first.
Thanks for your quick reply.
You're welcome.
Hi brad,
Would this be the same steps to follow with fret markers? I have pill sized plastic markers that id like to change the color of.
Can that be done
Thanks
Yes, although if they’re very small you may want to just gently dip them in paint.
Great video. If painting a fender style tri-ply pickguard, can I just sand off the paint from the beveled edge?
It would be easier to scrape it similar to how you would scrape binding on a guitar.
@@BradAngove thank you, I guess I was thinking that too. So something like exacto knife?
Ya, I just use the straight box cutter blades. I’ve done videos on it with the binding.
Hey Brad, awesome video. I'm planning on painting a white pbass pickguard metallic silver with water spots, and I want to know how long I should wait between coats before it's done. IE, how long before I put the clear coat on?
+Kevin Card You're doing the water droplet effect on it?
Brad Angove Hi Brad, I'm considering the water drop effect, but also starting to think it's above my skill level and could be too much trouble for a beginner. Thank you for your reply.
+Kevin Card it's not all that difficult really. You'll need to let your coats of silver dry fully first though, and then do you water droplet effect. After that you'll have to wait a while for the water to evaporate. The paints go in really light for that effect, so you don't have to worry so much about them. Once the water has evaporated fully, you should be able to clear coat shortly afterward.
Brad Angove Awesome, thanks dude. Does it take a light shade and a dark shade of silver? Does spray paint dry within a few hours or is this something I should do over the course of a few days?
+Kevin Card usually the effect is done with black and white over whatever your base colour is. It might work with different shades of silver. To be safe I'd spray the silver one day, then do the droplet effect the next morning and the clear coat later that afternoon/ evening.
great video, how do i prep an aluminium part for airbrushing ? thanks
Sand or sandblast it and use a metal compatible primer.
@@BradAngove Thanks Brad, I'm going to try an aluminium Pickguard.
Great video! Quick question... I want to paint my pickguard with acrylic. You indicated that you can do this just a few minutes after applying the adhesion promoter. I am assuming that the promoter is still sticky then. Isn't it a problem for water based paint? Is it better to wait a few hours after applying the adhesion promoter or does it have to be sticky to work properly?
+JF Remillard the promoter is sticky, but not wet, so it's not a problem. I use acrylics just as soon over this product.
Exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks!
Always let the primer dry, flatten it with 600-800 wet and dry grit, wipe it let dry. Wipe it with tac-cloth and apply your paint, you cant go wrong with that; the longer the primer dry, the better.
If you are painting over metal with chipped or damaged paint how do you paint over it so that the chip is completely covered and the paint is completely smooth?
Normally you just remove the old paint before priming and repainting.
Why doesn't Krylon fusion work? Just playin! Good video, I've learned a lot from these tutorials so thanks for the vids.
+brown55061 Great question, I've been meaning to ask Krylon that very thing haha. Thanks for watching.
Alright sounds great you have been a huge help one last question would would you think would be best let it dry a few days install spoiler and after the few weeks sand and polish or wait the few weeks for it all ha im very impatient but i know you have to be patient with painting
If a decent clear coat was used you should be able to install it after a few days. It might be messier when you go to polish it though.
+Brad Angove oh that is true well im im gonna wait to install it then thank you very much helped me a ton
You're welcome. Best of luck with your project.
Hey im painting an abs spoiler for my car followed same steps as you and wanted to know how long after painting should i wait to sand and polish
I would give it a couple of weeks to make sure it has hardened reasonably well.
+Brad Angove awesome and another thing the guy helping me paint had some pretty bad runs on a side of the wing and didn't notice till we finished will sanding and the polishing help :/
Yes. Sand the runs out flat first. Then just follow the normal sand and polish process.
How about skidoo snowmachine side panels they are flexible I would sand then clean i have a professional spray gun Devilbiss , is it possible to paint these side panels ? Maybe a need flex agent for plastic ? Any help would.be awesome
You should be able to use a plastic compatible primer followed by a typical automotive paint and clear on those like is done for car bumpers.
my brother do auto body and mechanic work will his black spray paint work cause im going to repaint my pc drive cage plack
+black crow1234 His stuff should work fine. Most autobody guys know how to paint plastic. They paint bumpers all the time haha.
What would u use to paint g shock watch
+da dawg Can you take it apart?
If you have the choice between a plastic primer or adhesion promoter which would you use?
I generally go with adhesion promoter.
@@BradAngove Curious if you find any benefit to using both? I ended up buying both not realising they are interchangeable
I don’t see why you would benefit from using both. It would be a bit like using a glue stick before applying white glue.
How do you polish after completing clear coat?
I have a bunch of videos on that.
Thanks bro
Cheers
is it a same procedure for painting on wood?
No. On wood you generally need a sealer. There’s no reason to use adhesion promoter on wood.
Finally, a good video. It’s aboot time EH!
Yeah eh!
Turns out Im not using any scotchbrite on my small plastic jobs.
Im getting orange peel on the colour before i even put on any 1k/2k clear coat.
Should i light sand the colour or drive through to the clear? Pure white colour BTW..
You'll probably want to lightly sand the colour regardless to help your clear stick properly. If you want to sand it flat at that point, it will just make flattening out the job easier later.
Thank you.
Im working on small plastic pieces like old joypads and retro stuff.
my booth is doing a job and im keeping my work area clean.
im gonna have to watch all your sanding/buffering vids.
cheers!!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Whats the best approach to painting flexible plastic? Like a stethoscope and will alcohol wipes ruin the paint? Thanks
Hi there. Is it flexible plastic, or is it rubber? It's going to be difficult to find a paint that flexible. The alcohol thing depends on the paint type.
+Brad Angove how about hydro dip? Hydrographics
Do you mean the printed hydrographics, or painted applied through a hydro dip technique? For paint, essentially the same rules would apply as if you were spraying. I've never worked with the printed version unfortunately.
Hey Brad, I’m wanting to paint my telecaster pickguard, but with some designs, not just a solid colour. Would it be possible to paint a white pickguard with some acrylics, then clear coat it without the wear ruining the design? Also, what specifically do you recommend for those clear coats?
Yes you can do that. I’d use acrylic clear. Note though that it’s not all that hard to wear through something like that if you’re aggressive and actually scratch your guard. Particularly with paint in plastic, which is never a great bond.
@@BradAngove Perfect, thank you so much, any particular brands you recommend as far as acrylic clear?
Not necessarily. Spraymax makes a good 1k acrylic clear.
@@BradAngove Appreciate you taking the time to answer!
can you do this for anything plastic?
I'm trying to find a way to repaint a swing set. I can't find any videos on that...
never mind ha I found something. I think.
It should work on most plastics. Probably not too well on vinyl though if that's what the set is made out of.
thanks for the advice!
came out great.
so far so good, like a boss.
Glad to hear it worked out!
Are you using plastic speciric rustoleum?
No; that’s why I use adhesion promoter.
Are the flash off times the same for all materials? Woods flash off time? How about zinc alloy?
Flash off times have nothing to do with the material that you're spraying. They're different for various paints.
Brad Angove Ahhhhh, okay
I painted 300 1 in. diameter plastic circles. If I really wanted to clearcoat them could I spray them, then align them snug together... and polish and sand them to get a high gloss? Thats my plan if they dont fly everywhere. Maybe Ill stick them to tape.
You should be able to get a high gloss just from clear coating them. On a surface that small I highly doubt there will be any need or reason to sand and polish them.
@@BradAngoveIf its for art I want to sell, perhaps it's justifiable because Id be removing some orange peal I assume. Ill show you when Im done.
You won’t really get orange peel on something that small. Anyway, you could try sticking them all right together on something, block sanding them flat, and then holding the object they’re stuck to to run them against a buffing wheel. It’s risky though, and don’t forget that paint builds up differently along the edges of a piece.
i have an idea of the steps on using spray can paint on plastic from watching your video, but my problem is, those brand you mention was not in any shop here in the philippines. any advice what type of spray can should i buy?
+Janjeff Aquinde Acrylic, enamel, or polyurethane. They should all work fine.
thank you brad.
+Janjeff Aquinde You're welcome.
I imagine this is similar technique to how you would use car paint on plastics? I'm painting a PC tower and I can't seem to find a good tutorial on how to go about doing it. This is as close as I've come.
+Dan Baratta Yes, it's the same technique I use when spraying automotive paints.
Can regular scotch brite sponge/scuff pads work with SCRATCH pads to scuff plastic
+Dakota Ramirez yes, that's definitely an option.
Awesome thanks
+Dakota Ramirez you're welcome
Do you have video about painting with neon colors - orange, yellow, green(spray cans)? Tnx!
Not yet. I should have one coming up soon, but if you have any questions, let me know.
My neon colour job went to south, and the glass fiber putty showed trough the neon coats. My lucky, that the mistake do not ruin my design plans for my 2 wheeler. When My paint jobs are done, I will do a video before and after. Well I have few questions, answer these in the Neon Spray video. Did I do something wrong, with my neon painting with spray cans? What type of primer to use? Does the neon colors suck in the base and primer coats?
It's hard for me to say if you did something wrong, since I don't actually know what you did. I like to use a grey primer and a white base coat when working with neons. If you let the base dry fully, and scuff it lightly, then you shouldn't have to worry about it mixing into the neon.
OK, Thx. Well I think, that was my problem. I did not let the coats try fully - the last coat of gray primer and 1st coat of white base. Maybe some of the coats before last primer. Well it was my fist spray job, with neon. There is a saying, that the 1st calf goes always south. I tought about the neon and white colour design - did a quick plan in the Paint. Then I went and looked the area, where that design will be - the white area will cover the places, where the putty is showing through neon color. I have some pics about the motoscoot, when I brought, meanwhile and will do pics, when the design painting is done. I will make a video too and place it to my channel. But this design work will take little bit of time.
The first job seldom goes as planned haha. I hope your paint job goes well. Let me know when it's finished so I can check it out.
That’s ok “mate” that your Canadian.....I’m Australia and think I’m New Zealand.
U sponsored by rustoleum? No hating I love your channel just passed tru my mind I haven’t seen all your videos but the few I had time to see u only use that brand
Nope. I just used it a lot because it was easily accessible to me and I figured it would be easy for other people to get as well. If you look at some of my recent stuff, I much prefer Behlen products and have actually managed to arrange a deal with them where Bryce sent me some stuff to demo.
Hey Brad I have a question. I wanted to ask if this method would work with acrylic paints?
Which kind of acrylic paints?
Brad Angove liqutex acrylic art paint
Yes, this should work. As long as you protect it properly with clear afterward.
Thank you so much for your help!
Nate from Uncharted anyone?
Video game character?
Haha yes! Check out a Uncharted 4 cut scene or something, you look a lot like the main character. Great video by the way, it helped me out a lot.
Glad to hear you found it useful.
I was thinking about Lionel Messi but whatever lol
Probably like his cousin tht joined towards the end of the series but has serious fighting and shooting power. Thts always competitive against nate cus he’s as educated as him.
I want to paint some sunglass frames would this be the same method ?
Essentially, yes. Just make sure you mask off the lenses.
Brad Angove the lenses are removable. what brand of paint do you recommend
I don't have a preference for any brand in particular as it stands, but I would probably use rustoleum if it were me just because it's easily accessible.
Brad Angove wouldn't duracoat and cerakote be better quality
The firearm finishes? I don't know. I doubt that many people would want to go looking for firearm paint to spray plastic parts.
Hi bro did you know if can paint a grill from a mustang gt 2016 ?
That grill is Little weird because I don't know if that plastic can be painted
But if you can do a video painting a grill from this car a I will appreciate so much and many people will be too
Thank you!!
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to paint that, but I don't exactly have a mustang gt 2016 kicking around that I can just paint.
Brad Angove
Well I gonna send you son pictures in Instagram I can't explain you exactly what I want cuz a I don't speak too mush English but I will text you soon
hi! I have some issues with some plastic pieces, when I paint them with spray paint they get really sticky, it seems like the plastic reacts with the paint, some kind of plastic because its not all the types of, but do you know any type of primer that is type of sticky meant to be plastic?
There are plastic primers available in a few different brands. The adhesion promoter may also be suitable. If you're using a paint that has heavy solvents in it, like a lacquer, it could be melting the surface of some of the plastics a bit. You may need to switch to a less aggressive paint. What kind are you using?
I've had the same issue with the stickiness on a plastic mallet. I used a spray paint meant for wood or plastic. will a clear coat fix the issue?
And thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I'm afraid a clear coat is unlikely to fix the issue. Actually, it might solve the stickiness, but it will likely create a new issue with the clear being soft and impressionable.
thank ya, sir.
Hello, i stumbled on your video. Im not doing a guitar but a window trim that has flaking paint (because someone painted and it didnt remain) you flashed a protector spray can and you spoke very fast. Could you type it out here for me? This videos 8 years old but ill ask anyways lol. Thanks. Nice video.
What you are looking for is a product called “adhesion promoter”. There are many companies that make them. Use that before your color to help it stick.
Would a light bead blast work just as well ?
Does that abrade it? I was under the impression that that was more of a polishing technique.
@@BradAngove - I'll try it and post an update. ON metal it polishes but with large beads (or sand) you get a texture. I've done it on polymer gun parts and then died them and the result was a nice "sand" texture but pick-guard / cover material may be softer. - Thanks for the reply !
hi... i tried painting may back case on my android phone... i messed up. i used flat black spray paint. i left it for 24hrs i ended up having figer prints printed at the back even if it was already dried for more than 24hrs.. any suggestions?
you have to wet sand the whole thing let it dry and repaint
+Bob johnson thank you
It sounds like you have a drying problem. Probably due to temperature, or coat thickness. Unfortunately, your options for fixing it are limited because it's on plastic. If you sand back until you hit either the plastic or properly hardened paint, you can do another light coat and that might do it.
+Brad Angove true... ill buy another can of spray paint ill change the brand probably its the spray paint you know changing the brand for paint that dries quickly.
Just make sure you follow the appropriate redcoat times for the paint and you should be fine.
Hi,
I want to paint PVC pipes with Aerosol spray can can and I was wondering if it is a good idea to "hang" the pieces and spray paint them while hanging such that I have access to all sides at once. I tried painting a sample pipe and the paint dripped to the other side of the pipe. Also, do you have any tips on painting PVC pipes. I need them for a presentation.
I will appreciate your prompt input.
Thank you so much.
Have a look at my video on how to get an even coat of paint of curved surfaces with spray cans.
Your good! made me laugh out hard I skipped well was not really paying close enough attention. Rewind then I skip back to ending right on that spot . Getting ready to paint a home made V. I watch a lot of your vids keep on rocking them out Thank You
Thanks for watching Don. I hope you're finding the videos useful.
If i want to paint my guitar white do i use primer and then white or can i just use white?
I mean primer
Josh Fuentes What's on it now?
Brad Angove its just wood I was thinking about using the white primer and not have to paint it white but I don't know what do you think
It depends on what finish you're looking for. I generally recommend at least protecting your finish with a clear coat of some kind. If your wood is smooth enough you may get a decent matte finish from the primer. I guess you could leave it like that if you want to.
Brad Angove yeah i am planning on putting out a couple coats of lacquer
Do you know how to paint active pickups?
I don’t think them being active changes anything.
@@BradAngove so you just paint Em
Yes sir
I also despise Krylon...the only things i use that are Krylon are the metallics. And that's a maybe if I can't find Rustoluem.
MLGxThexGriz Ya, I don't know why, but I've never enjoyed working with it.
Ok so I'm trying to spray paint a yeti cooler and they enamel paint is just scratching off what do I need to do
Did you follow the preparation steps from the video? What kind of enamel are you using?
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When u go out in 2020.
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How about painting that back wall
Try a roller if you’re painting a wall.
Make sure you skuff your piece guys
Yeah. Scuff it real good.
Is this a comedy ? ... lol .. Great vid :D
+Vek FPV Why do you ask? Did I tag it as comedy by accident or something? Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
No no... I just came to learn (and that I did) but just appreciated your presentation style :) I'm not being sarcastic or anything. Was awesome :)
Haha thank you. I've been playing around with the idea of joking around more in my videos, but of course I still want them to seem reliable.
Didn't know the dark knight or Christian Bale had a CZcams channel.
+Nick Aguayo How did you recognize me? I should have stuck with the batman costume.
NuclearCreature ben afleck sucks.
Ben Afleck has nothing to do with it.
Lol that's all I was thinking about batman and I wasn't paying attention, not that I needed to I'm a spray painter by trade.
Tell Alfred I said, "What's up? " 😂🤣😂🤣😂
If you’re going to sand flat and polish you need more than 3 coats so you don’t sand through the clear coat. That’s probably why some people are putting on 6 coats
That’s not necessarily true. It depends on how flat your clear coat is when you spray it. In automotive applications people often use 3. I typically use 3-4. If you’re not very good at spraying then 6 is often safer, as long as you understand the adjustments that need to be made to your re-coat process to do 6 coats properly.
You totally crack me up. Im just sayin.
Second two coats. 🦩💚😎
Thanks for the videos-great information. Even though I have little artistic ability I was able to repaint an old bicycle helmet and it turned out great. I used info from your videos to sand, prime, paint, and top coat the helmet. Here is a link to a pic: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=955645054480387&set=a.184721164906117.44912.100001047054639&type=1&theater thanks again.
tjd171717 That looks great. Well done.
Always wear a respirator
Man you do not have to do all this to have it look great and last. I’ve been painting and painting plastic for 19 yrs. you scuff it clean it extremely well and and start your coats of paint. Go light and work up to heavy and will last forever. Prep work and cleanliness is key. Adhesion promoter doesn’t do much trust me it’s a gimmick.
So by “all this” you mean use adhesion promoter? It’s a simple step that is helpful particularly for things that are actually going to be getting used. It also depends on what type of primer you’re using or if you’re using it, as I said.
Brad Angove “all this” referring to the whole video, long as it was. Literally could have been 3 min tutorial on scuffing, cleaning, spraying. You should never change direction when painting also. If you start horizontal, stay horizontal. Switching to vertical does not allow a true even coat. Only time vertical should be switched to ,is if it’s absolutely necessary due to lack of space. Especially in automotive painting. Adhesion promoter causes orange peel as well sometimes. Seen it time and time again.
You can use a plastic compatible primer if you want instead, but adhesion promoter is the way to go in my view.
My viewers like thorough explanations. I don’t cut the length of my videos to appease the impatient few who should probably be checking wiki how instead of youtube.
You don’t change directions in automotive painting because of the shape of vehicles. It doesn’t make sense to paint them vertically. It’s not because it doesn’t allow for a tru even coat. Particularly with spray cans, changing direction can be helpful to assist in evening out the discrepancies that come from spraying with a round pattern.
u look like a model kinda. u should try out modeling
The reason is plastic isn't organic material like paper or wood so it has no pores.
Primer and paint
That's it