plastic spraying

[Tazzy]

just a quick question, or 2

firstly, im going to spray a scuttle panel black, however im undecided, matt black or satin black? thoughts?

secondly, does satin black need a coat of primer first?

thanks

[RodOGW]

Satin black - just personal preferance.
As regards primer - go with what it says on the can - but primer coats do give a good base for top coats and a chance see and to fix any surface flaws. Finish will only be as good as preparation.

[Benn]

Satin every time.

You'll want to plastic prime it yes. Will make the paint stick.

[Tazzy]

ok, thats good enough for me, nice one guys, satin black, and plastic primered, will post pics up!

reason i ask is im making a secondry scuttle panel for the show car, this will be a smoothed piece, were the wipers and washer jets are removed (as with the motors, washer bottle, and rear wiper) but for legal issues, the main scuttle panel will be sprayed to look smarter on the car, the show panel will be the colour of the car

[Benn]

Nice nice, best way to do it. Best of both worlds..

Make sure you sand it well.

[Nemesis]

Not worth staining it instead? Nothing to flake off them

[Benn]

Think he wants to smooth the holes...

[bueno]

I always use adhesion promoter when painting plastics, everything sticks so much better.