Painting Plastic

[Monkey Wrench]

Howdy Folks!

Another general question I could use some feedback on. Has anyone ever repainted the plastic parts on a MT before? I'm specifically talking about the suspension arms, body posts and the like. I painted the gas tank and fenders on my son's Yamaha mini-bike and used plastic spray paint and primer (I think Krylon) and it turned out pretty good. Just wondering, before I go tagging this stuff, if anyone else has done similar and any tips to making it last (other than obviously running into stuff!)

Thanks a bunch! Keep on truckin'!

 

[beason]

it will scratch of very easyly.. mt go through some torcher.. its best to buy white and die them..

 

[Monkey Wrench]

I thought of that, but they're already black, so I'm not sure how well that'll turn out.

 

[beason]

can't die black.. it may hold for awhile if you use really hard paint.. but then it will crack if the parts flex..

 

[Monster_GT_Kid]

i have painted the parts on my mgt and i love it i will post some pics later

there we go i found some pics on my computer

 

[savage18SS]

that looks really nice how does it hold up against the torture?

 

[Plaidfish]

just expect to give a touch up job every few weeks if you run alot....it will look cool.....I personally like when things look like hell and drive like heaven.....