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Robert11

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Apr 25, 2006, 10:57:50 AM4/25/06
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Hi,

Have a plastic bucket that I wish to place in the garden.
Would like to paint it.

Have no idea what type of plastic, but fairly smooth surface.

Undoubtedly, it'll require some kind of primer first.

Any thoughts on type and brand of primer, and also what type of paint to use
?

Or, is painting plastic, and actually getting it to stick long term, a
pretty much hopeless task ?

Thanks,
Bob


RayV

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Apr 25, 2006, 11:02:38 AM4/25/06
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DAGS

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=paint+for+plastic&btnG=Google+Search

Jim Yanik

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Apr 25, 2006, 11:24:51 AM4/25/06
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"Robert11" <rgs...@notme.com> wrote in
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automotive store or section of Wal-Mart,they have spray primers
specifically for painting plastic.You will have to use top coats from the
same supplier as the primer for compatibility,or test on scrap first.

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Jim Yanik
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Goedjn

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Apr 25, 2006, 11:53:11 AM4/25/06
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On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:57:50 -0400, "Robert11" <rgs...@notme.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Have a plastic bucket that I wish to place in the garden.
>Would like to paint it.
>
>Have no idea what type of plastic, but fairly smooth surface.
>

Look on the bottom of the bucket. There will be a recycling
number in a triangle. Look that up online, and it will
tell you what kind of plastic it is.

Ron

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Apr 25, 2006, 1:58:20 PM4/25/06
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Krylon Fusion.

No primer required. I just painted some plastic trim on my car and it
turned out great.

Can be bought @ Wal-Mart or auto parts store.

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=10&content=product_list

Michael Daly

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Apr 25, 2006, 3:29:43 PM4/25/06
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On 25-Apr-2006, Goedjn <pr...@mail.uri.edu> wrote:

> Look on the bottom of the bucket. There will be a recycling
> number in a triangle. Look that up online, and it will
> tell you what kind of plastic it is.

There may be initials under the symbol as well:

PC polycarbonate
PP polypropylene
PS polystyrene
PE polyethylene
etc.

Mike

Curmudgeon

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Apr 25, 2006, 5:32:33 PM4/25/06
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Home Depot carries plastic primer and colors in spray cans.

Ron

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Apr 25, 2006, 5:56:00 PM4/25/06
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And it sucks!

That is what I tried before the Krylon Fusion. Not only did it spray
out of the can in an orange peel pattern, but it was still tacky after
2 days in direct sunlight.

The Krylon sprayed smooth and could be handled in about 30 mins.

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