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Title: What the better way to paint a ducky?
Post by: WrxMike on Wed, 13 April 2016, 02:15:17

Is it better to paint over it with a couple of coats or sand it down then paint it?

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Title: Re: What the better way to paint a ducky?
Post by: Fiery on Wed, 13 April 2016, 02:19:43

Are you painting it by hand? and usually you want to sand it down as it helps the paint stick better.

Title: Re: What the better way to paint a ducky?
Post by: WrxMike on Wed, 13 April 2016, 03:43:14

I'm spray painting it. I'm doing a matte white base with light blue keycaps.

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Title: Re: What the better way to paint a ducky?
Post by: Fiery on Wed, 13 April 2016, 03:45:51

I see, I would still reccommend sanding it down. There are great guides on painting stuff on various forums. So try looking around.

Title: Re: What the better way to paint a ducky?
Post by: absyrd on Wed, 13 April 2016, 03:50:06

Sand first, for sure. Even if you are using a plastic specific spray paint like Krylon Fusion, you should still sand it down to below the original coating.

Title: Re: What the better way to paint a ducky?
Post by: WrxMike on Wed, 13 April 2016, 12:02:40

What's better Krylon or Rustoleum. I know it is subjective. Just wondering what you guys think.

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