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paint for visors

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can someone tell me what spray paint or type of spray paint i'd need to use to paint my interior sun visors. there the norm grey plastic ones. will any type of plastic paint work?
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Post by ASL642 »

You could try something like Plasticote in a light grey from Halfrauds I suppose, although I have never tried it. Mine are the older cardboard type ones :wink:

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Post by Vikki »

i wanted to do them cream to match the interior so it would need to cover well. could try it but dont wanna ruin them, im sure there must be someone who has tried it.
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Post by Peetee »

Try using kitchen and bathroom emulsion sample pots. You should find a beige that matches on the paint range cards. Thin it down a bit and slap on a few coats. One pot should be enough.
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Post by RussLCV »

Is this te sort of thing I have just done my visors and the headlining too! I am just compiling aworkshop feature for my magazine <br>Image<br>
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Post by Vikki »

would emulsion stick to plastic?
did you spray yours russlcv? or recover them, looks very neat.
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Post by markc »

Plasikote is good stuff.....try Wilkinsons cheaper than Halfrauds :wink:

If you go for the emulsion idea make sure you seal the paint with clear laquer :D
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Post by Vikki »

i think i'll try this plastikote stuff then. thanks all.
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I used artists acrylic applied with a damp sponge. I did 3 light coats and it covered very well. You can get a huge range of colours from art shops, Hobbycraft etc....
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Post by RussLCV »

This is special paint flexible vinyl paint from FROST (spray can) I have done a headlining too all ready to fit
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Post by Peetee »

would emulsion stick to plastic?
D'oh :oops: I didn't read the 'plastic' bit....Albert's are the earlier cardboard ones. :roll:
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