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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: dragonxx21 on Sun, 08 September 2013, 01:50:22

Title: Plastic Primer For Painting QFR Case
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sun, 08 September 2013, 01:50:22

So I've been thinking about getting a replacement case for my QFR that's hopefully coming this week. Since I was going to get a replacement case, I thought I might as well paint it. After a few hours of looking for a plastic primer, I finally found a few products that could work. I'm not sure which would work best with the QFR case, so I decided to ask you guys. I have access to two primers, black (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/painters-touch-2x-flat-black-primer/840209) or red (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/painters-touch-2x-flat-red-primer/840214), as well as an adhesion promoter (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/adhesionPromoter/). Has anyone had any experience with any or all of these products and mind telling me how you feel about the products?

Title: Re: Plastic Primer For Painting QFR Case
Post by: kwago on Sun, 08 September 2013, 08:31:08

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47490.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=152.0

Title: Re: Plastic Primer For Painting QFR Case
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sun, 08 September 2013, 12:58:56

Quote from: kwago on Sun, 08 September 2013, 08:31:08

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47490.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=152.0

Thank you, but I'm posting here as I've already talked to people from there, and have been told to just post in the DIY subforum.

Title: Re: Plastic Primer For Painting QFR Case
Post by: dgreekstallion on Fri, 13 September 2013, 21:17:06

Worked for my IBM Model F:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-Plus-13-oz-Primer-Spray-272479/203985969

Title: Re: Plastic Primer For Painting QFR Case
Post by: Tarzan on Fri, 13 September 2013, 21:29:26

I used Rustoleum to paint my CM Trigger, but I didn't use primer or adhesion booster.  No issues with paint sticking, I'm pretty impressed with Rustoleum products.

One note I've seen on the QFR painting thread; a solid color primer can help darken/lighten a topcoat color, depending on your desired goal.  Something to keep in mind as you plan out the paint job.

Title: Re: Plastic Primer For Painting QFR Case
Post by: dragonxx21 on Fri, 13 September 2013, 21:36:48

Alright, thanks for the suggestions guys.