How To Paint Plastic - HD - The Basics

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[boyu]

This is the actual tutorial I m looking for. Not just some kids do spraying or dipping unprofessionally.

[allthingssilver]

As someone who use to paint plastic parts in a body shop. This was spot on. I wouldn't change or recommend anything different. Exact method we used.

[coolbus_]

This is actually a really straightforward and informative video, 10 minutes of condensed information, no time wasted, by far one of the best videos out there.

[bobkeller]

it is better to use grey pads rather than green. it won't leave deep scratches. also i do it wet along with 3m scuff it. it is a light grit and also has a cleaner in it. i first clean the project so you dont embed dirt into the project. second i scuff it wet with grey scotch brite pad and the 3m scuff it. third i dry it. fourth i degrease it. fith i use a tack cloth to remove any dust (it is a sticky cheese cloth that holds on to dust so as not to just move it around). sixth is the adhesion promoter. seventh is paint. eighth is clear. do it all in a clean environment and wear unpowdered latex or equivalent gloves to keep oil from my skin off the part. perfect results everytime!

[retrostansolo]

Nice job, well explained and you are only of a handful of YouTubers that known what there doing when it comes to painting plastic parts.
I've been a automotive spray painter for 35yrs but love the video game custom painting of consoles and controllers.

[fnarvii]

Good idea on the Scotch Bright pad. I've been using just a 400 grit paper that I had left over when I painted my car bumper cover. The pad gets the job done but is gentler and doesn't load up like the sandpaper does. Good video, guy.

[thadcox]

I feel like I'm watching an episode of Jackass except Steve-O spends the entire time instructing me on how to paint plastic

[henrylevy]

This is actually one of the best tutorials I’ve found on how to do this.

[rickpapuzza]

Im a female in my 40's totally new to all this dyi/ painting stuff that seriously helps with all this Covid lockdown shit and i just wanted to thank you so much! You explain things so well and thorough and i like the energy or passion you bring. :)

[prancstaman]

Yah, plastic seemed to be one of the hardest things to paint until recently. Great tips, never new about the clear coating on the plastic.

[mrnac]

I wonder if that's how the pros do it

[MichaelKincaiddontroughit]

Yep, I'd totally screw this up, I'm going Amazon skins for xbox controller for less than $10 bucks shipped to my front door!

My cost vs this project:

$4 paint
$6 adhesive prep
$2 ScotchBrite pad
$498 to replace kitchen table ruined with overspray
$20 Pinnacle Vodka
$35 xbox controller replacement

$565 total

[jaymeeleighjxx]

Take a shot everytime he says "how the pros do it"

[tom_kauf]

First actual good tutorial on how to paint a gaming remote, seriously glad I just recently found this. Hopefully I can try this soon

[MrJaz]

Plastic's need Anti-Static Spray or Earth the Plastic, then you need Plastic Primer (flexible) Any Colour then UV Protect Clear Coat
Use 99% Alcohol or Was & Grease Remover to Clean before Painting

[bmr]

Awesome vid. I love how you describe what pros do on bigger projects. Very helpful advice!

[justinpeterson]

awesome video! I'm taking what I learned here and applying it to two ATV projects! I love that you included what the pros did with the one direction of sanding etc this was a HUGE help

[jwgmarine]

Very nice thank you! Much more detail and specificity than I read in many other instructions on how to paint plastic. Especially on the prep and how / what to do and use - as with anything prep is 90% of the work. Thanks awesome info.

[eugenewitla]

This guy knows what he’s talking about! Absolutely TOP!

[MarktheAirsoftPrimate]

Do not use regular kitchen sponges, use Scotch Brite