Painting plastics...

SilverHoghead · Jan 25, 2012

I'm considering painting all the black plastics on my truck (minus fenderwells), talking mirrors, handles, wiper valence, and bumper trim (2nd gen), but I've heard mixed things... Some people are saying if you do it right the paint will stick and i've seen a lot that look good, but a buddy of mine who's been a professional paint man for 30 years told me it will never stick and will flake in less than a year... opinions?

BlackedOutHemi · Jan 25, 2012

It'll hold up fine if done right.

schroederMP · Jan 25, 2012

Prep prep prep prep... always keep that in mind.

If its sanded well and use a good primer. It will last. Use a good clear coat to protect it and you'll be good.

wermbang · Jan 25, 2012

If you use an adhesion promoter it will stick. I have painted lots of plastics and still holding strong. I know JJ (0212353) used some good stuff when he was doing the painting of his retros.

I have dash pieces, door handles, taillights, and my old intake. Now getting the colors to match, well I am still working on that part.

My old dash

Just the vents here

0212353 · Jan 25, 2012

SEM bumper coat. its the ****. I use it on plastic all the freakin' time.

wermbang · Jan 26, 2012

These were for my dads truck

without adhesion promoter

0212353 · Jan 26, 2012

You wouldn't believe it.......but the SEM stuff does not require an adhesion promoter.

Stangshcky12 · Jan 26, 2012

With proper prep it can and is done all the time
Must just be a body man and not much of a painter lol

WhiteExpress · Jan 26, 2012

SEM makes some very high quality products.

I've painted many things with good primmer, lots of sanding, and they are still holding up strong over 10 years later. I don't believe your paint guy for a minute.

SilverHoghead · Jan 26, 2012

He probably just said that because he doesn't want to fool with it haha... plus, he has to stand by his work so if he cut a corner he'd have to redo it. I'm not a painter at all, it's all I can do to use a spray can.

0212353 · Jan 26, 2012

SEM Products - Catalog - TRIM BLACK

'tis the ****.

SilverHoghead · Jan 26, 2012

JJ, I know this is an unrelated question, but I have a set of the ebay one piece headlights and the aim on them is extremely screwy.. they are several inches off and I'm blinding other drivers. I can't find an adjustment screw either. Any advice?

wermbang · Jan 26, 2012

With those you may have to use some washers to shim it.

0212353 · Jan 26, 2012

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