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Yes! Most paints will say clearly what materials they are intended for, but there are a few that are specifically formulated more towards plastics, so you'll want to use one of those. Lines like Krylon Fusion, Rust-Oleum Universal, and Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover are some of the most popular choices.
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Read More »Whether you have some lawn furniture that’s seen better days or a kid’s toy that has been worn down with use, knowing how to paint plastic means that you can give fresh life to a piece (rather than having to say goodbye too soon). Plastic is one of the more difficult surfaces to paint because of its smooth surface, and plastic responds to temperature more easily by expanding and contracting, so it’s more prone to cracking or flaking over time. By taking a little extra care, you can get a new paint job that looks great (and will last longer) than if you rush through the process and skip right to the painting.
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Learn More »Frequently Asked Questions Do you need to use a special paint for plastic? Yes! Most paints will say clearly what materials they are intended for, but there are a few that are specifically formulated more towards plastics, so you’ll want to use one of those. Lines like Krylon Fusion, Rust-Oleum Universal, and Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2X Ultra Cover are some of the most popular choices. Step one: Clean off the surface with a scrub brush. Using it dry first will remove any loose or flaking paint if the item has been painted before, and going over it again with some soapy water will remove dirt on the surface as well. If the item is outdoor furniture, you may need a little elbow grease to get off areas that have mildew or algae growing. Step two: Sand your item with fine grit sandpaper. Since most plastic is smooth, you want to rough up the surface a bit to give the paint something to stick to. Fine sandpaper will rough up the smooth surface without leaving visible sanding marks, so make sure to keep it to a fine grit. Step three: Remove sanding dust. Now that your item has a rougher surface, make sure to clean off all the sanding dust so that there’s no barrier between the paint and the item so they can properly adhere. Use a dry cloth first to get the bulk of the dust and then use a wet rag with mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol to trap the final particles. Step four: Paint with primer. Lay your item flat onto your cardboard or tarp and spray it with thin even coats of primer. Keep going in one direction in a close zig-zag pattern (don’t go backwards where you already sprayed). Allow it to fully dry according to the can directions before proceeding. Paint Tip! Spray a test item first to make sure paint is mixed well enough or isn’t past it’s shelf life if it’s one you’ve had for a bit. Sometimes the nozzles on spray cans can get clogged, which you can usually fix by taking off the nozzle and soaking in mineral spirits or paint thinner for a few hours before putting it back on. If you just start spraying your item right away, you may get a chunky thick spray that you can’t really fix once it’s on, so it’s better to test it first to make sure it’s spraying smoothly and evenly. Step five: Spray paint with your final color. Plastic isn’t absorbent, and it doesn’t soak up paint like most materials, so you really have to do more coats of light coverage to avoid drips.
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Read More »Have patience and do one light coat at a time, waiting the proper dry time between coats according to the paint directions, until your whole item is covered evenly. Paint Tip! Make sure not to spray too closely! Hold the can 8-12″ away from the item and tilt down at a 45° angle to spray light coats.
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