Plastics: Prep and paint?

chopolds

Member
I had an old chart in my shop a few years back, that had all the types of plastic used on cars. It gave the real name, the "code" that parts were usually stamped with to ID them, the type of prep necessary to paint them, the type of primer, and/or adhesion promoter necessary, and what paints were compatible with them...maybe if flex additive was needed, as well.
I did a search for it on Yahoo, but came up with nothing but DIY type instructions for painting plastic, nothing like a bodyman's refinishing guide.
Does anyone know what company came up with this chart, or where to find one?
I usually only do OLD stuff (pre1964), but recently I'd gotten some late model stuff to customize, so I have to learn plastic welding and painting. And I can't find my old chart!
HELP!
 

chopolds

Member
Yes, that's part of it...the identifying portion. I can use that. But now I also need the paint prep stuff.
Thanks!
 

bondofreak

New member
Main thing to remember after cleaning is all exposed raw plastics no matter what get adhesion promoter before anything else as far as fillers, primers, or sealers.

Buy an aerosol can of it or...

I keep it by the gallon and qt ready to spray. Filter it into the gun and go for it. When finished pour leftover back in can.

Bulldog or Transtar is what I use.
 

TAZ

Administrator
Staff member
Cool. Looks like a good site.

I also like BullDog (what a name though)
 
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