m@t STImulation

iTrader: (3)

i know alot of you have done this im planning on doing it d.i.y is there a special paint for the (plastic spats and skirts)

or just normal car spraypaint.

Dirk Diggler 75

Some people use a plasticiser to allow the paint to flex on plastic surfaces, you can buy it from any decent paint supplier......

m@t STImulation

iTrader: (3)

is that an undercoat or paint? and how flexible is it as my front splitter is very flexible till bolted in place

Dirk Diggler 75

You put it in with your final topcoat...
If the prep and colour coats are applied correctly you wont have any problems with the paints flexability.....

m@t STImulation

iTrader: (3)

You put it in with your final topcoat...
does that mean i have to mix it in with the black paint i want to use or apply it as a finish coat before lacquer??


i did my arb's a while ago 2 coats of undercoat, 3 finish coats and 2 lacquer coats is this the same process?

any tips appreciated

Dirk Diggler 75

Exactly the same process how you would normally paint the plasticizer is translucent.
Put it in your laquer mix...
The bottle should tell you exactly how much to put in.
If in any doubt just ask your paint supplier for a basic how to guide.

m@t STImulation

iTrader: (3)

thank you will have a look and do some research

Dirk Diggler 75

No probs...

biggazvr6

iTrader: (8)

good advice from above also good to use a plastic primer/ base coat to allow better adhesion to the plastic fella

Dirk Diggler 75

Spot on biggazvr6....