Painting ABS Plastics

GreatOldOne · #1 7th September 2006, 09:49

Guys,

I've managed to get some alloys for the Sportster build - some original BMW fittment BBS cross spokes. They're a bit ratty looking at the moment, but they're going to get a visit to Lap-Tab for a strip and powdercoat. The problem is, the centre caps that cover the wheel nuts is a metal / plastic sub assembly. The metal shouldn't be an issue - that'll get powder coated the same colour as the wheel - but the cental plastic hexagonal 'nut' won't take a powder coat finish...

So I need to know how you go about painting ABS plastics. Is it just like painting metals? Rub down, clean, prime and paint? If so, what sort of primer?

Let me know.

Ta,

GOO

EddyP · #2 8th September 2006, 12:18

use plastic primer, it should be ok then.

GreatOldOne · #3 21st September 2006, 09:34

Thanks.

Next Question:

What's the best way to strip paint from plastic (without damaging the plastic)? Using wet'n'dry is taking forever, and desn't get into all the nooks and crannies.

I've had a google over it, and some people swear by brake fluid...

Any other suggestions?

GreatOldOne · #4 21st September 2006, 20:13

Just to let people know, a dunk in Brake fluid and a scrub with a scotchbrite pad takes off old paint a treat!

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...read.php?t=831