Spraying plastics
Discussion
Mr2Mike said:
If the plastic has a waxy, slippery surface (e.g. polypropylene) then the surface has to be flame treated in order for any kind of paint to stick to it. This oxidises the surface and provides a far better bond for paint.
Your really suggesting Liam of all people BBQ's his bike & don't expect it to end in tears? 
peteO said:
would that not sand off? or does it get absorbed by the plastic?
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=silicone+co...
peteO said:
alternatively there are loads of cheap 'sticker bombs' on ebay.
I would rather cut my b
ks off than sticker bomb anything!I am also not setting fire to my bike or anything it would just go bad, think of the kittens etc.
Thanks for the suggestions still guys, still deciding what to do but these replies are swaying me towards wrapping it
LiamB said:
peteO said:
alternatively there are loads of cheap 'sticker bombs' on ebay.
I would rather cut my bks off than sticker bomb anything!I am also not setting fire to my bike or anything it would just go bad, think of the kittens etc.
Thanks for the suggestions still guys, still deciding what to do but these replies are swaying me towards wrapping it
peteO said:
LiamB said:
peteO said:
woah woah woah, alright pissy knickers. was just a suggestion!
Was nothing angry about it, was just saying anything sticker bombed instantly looks incredibly st 
you decided what you're gonna do then?
Liam,
I have tried spraying black plastic panels myself in the past - results were bad!
Had some plastic panels sprayed professionally recently, perfect results but costs money!
I have used wrap for car parts, it can be time consuming and may need a few attempts but can get some good results. 3M may be more expensive but is more robust to apply. If you wet the panel and apply, use a hair drier to 'shrink' it on you can get good results. Has the advantage of being able to peel off if not going too well.
Can also use more interesting textures or colours, carbon fibre etc, I even used a leather type wrap for an old hot rod dashboard once. I would get some from e-bay and try a panel.
I have tried spraying black plastic panels myself in the past - results were bad!
Had some plastic panels sprayed professionally recently, perfect results but costs money!
I have used wrap for car parts, it can be time consuming and may need a few attempts but can get some good results. 3M may be more expensive but is more robust to apply. If you wet the panel and apply, use a hair drier to 'shrink' it on you can get good results. Has the advantage of being able to peel off if not going too well.
Can also use more interesting textures or colours, carbon fibre etc, I even used a leather type wrap for an old hot rod dashboard once. I would get some from e-bay and try a panel.
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