Different DC Paint Job

MKE · Post by **MKE** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 8:37 pm

I finally got my shop florescent blacklight and its a little more powerfull than what i thought it would be. so i was in walmart today and i found the krylon floruescent paint. but, unlike the other krylon paints, it didnt say it stuck to plastics. what i was wondering is, has anyone done a blacklight dc or any system) paint job using that paint. if so, how did it turn out. and if you used a different paint, what did you use. i think having the 20 consoles florescent colors would look kinda cool, and different so i need to know.

Eggdome · Post by **Eggdome** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 3:22 am

I've never used that paint before, but I'd imagine that if you were gonna paint your DC with a paint that isn't made for plastics, it would probably be a good idea to use a plastic primer first. I know that rusto (rustoleum.com) has a good plastic primer,but it only comes in white if I'm not mistaken. You can probably search around on the net for some sort of clear plastic primer. That way you could apply that and then use the krylon.

MKE · Post by **MKE** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 6:23 am

but its the krylon paint, the paint that i thought was suggested to be used for painting the cases. plus, when i just looked at the can, it sais you can paint roadcones and other plastic peices so ill try it, if it doesnt work oh well.

TheGreatCraig · Post by **TheGreatCraig** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 12:00 pm

Krylon clear coat then that paint? That would create a bit of a base to paint on.

MKE · Post by **MKE** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 1:59 pm

well, im on kinda a tight buget to try all the different types of paint. and yeah, i have the cases to test it on, but i guess no one else has felt the need to have blacklight sensitive equipment.

but i will try the clear coat sicne your the only person who replied to my post with an answer.

dotmatrix · Post by **dotmatrix** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:07 pm

just sand your case. i have painted several computers, and i just sand the front pieces (plastic), and always use regular spray paint. i'm sure it will be fine. the worst that could happen is you'd have to buy a new case for $20.

MKE · Post by **MKE** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 8:07 pm

well, i have 3 dc case to "experiment" on so buyin a new one isnt a problem. but what i will probably do is try it on some other plastic peices i own.

if this works, im gonna spay my record play "?hand?" thing the green color, etc. i have a crapload of ideas but i need a working process to paint the stuff.