Hi fellas,
I've recently picked up some Krylon camo paint in tan and I wanted to coat some Magpul and other plastic (ABS) parts with it in order to make all the colours consistent (and also because I wanted a slightly lighter shade than the magpul FDE). Can I coat straight on to the material or should I treat and or prime it first?
Thank you!
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Surfacing/priming For Krylon Etc~
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, Apr 27 2012 01:51 PM
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Posted 27 April 2012 - 02:40 PM
Some sort of solvent to get rid of all grease and whatnot would probably be beneficial to the finish.
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Posted 27 April 2012 - 06:27 PM
Static, on 27 April 2012 - 01:51 PM, said:
Hi fellas,
I've recently picked up some Krylon camo paint in tan and I wanted to coat some Magpul and other plastic (ABS) parts with it in order to make all the colours consistent (and also because I wanted a slightly lighter shade than the magpul FDE). Can I coat straight on to the material or should I treat and or prime it first?
Thank you!
I've recently picked up some Krylon camo paint in tan and I wanted to coat some Magpul and other plastic (ABS) parts with it in order to make all the colours consistent (and also because I wanted a slightly lighter shade than the magpul FDE). Can I coat straight on to the material or should I treat and or prime it first?
Thank you!
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 02:48 AM
gcw360, on 27 April 2012 - 06:27 PM, said:
I would sand, prime, and then paint. That's how I repainted my SR5 with Krylon Camo Flat Black and it is holding up very well and looks great.
Will post some better pictures later in the photo threads. Should I use anything to finish it? ie any kind of lacquer?
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 06:59 AM
Let is set for a week if possible. That's what I did and the finish is very good.
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 07:28 AM
gcw360, on 30 April 2012 - 06:59 AM, said:
Let is set for a week if possible. That's what I did and the finish is very good.
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 09:33 AM
Also, if it's warm and dry outside let it sit in the sun. It will help to "Bake" the finish a bit.
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 10:45 AM
And you can spray a layer of Matte clear coat finish and let it sit for a few days. That should help to protect your new paint job.
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 01:25 PM
niko_gpsy, on 30 April 2012 - 10:45 AM, said:
And you can spray a layer of Matte clear coat finish and let it sit for a few days. That should help to protect your new paint job.
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