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Title: paint acrylic?
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 01 May 2016, 10:12:20

Any ideas how to paint acrylic to get a durable result? I have a transparent acrylic case, which is rather ugly.

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 01 May 2016, 11:36:16

If it is transparent, then paint the back side.
That way, the actual paint surface is always protected.

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 01 May 2016, 12:34:17

+1 for intelligence :-) Anyway, I'd like to paint the side parts as well. So I'm curious if there is a method of painting the surface of transparent acrylic layers in a durable manner?

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: SKD on Mon, 02 May 2016, 15:58:57

If you plan on painting the outside you need to sand and prime then paint (spray can?). Acrylic can be fairly durable if you do it right. PM me if you want more details, I need to go to sleep lol

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 02 May 2016, 15:59:58

Quote from: SKD on Mon, 02 May 2016, 15:58:57

If you plan on painting the outside you need to sand and prime then paint (spray can?). Acrylic can be fairly durable if you do it right. PM me if you want more details, I need to go to sleep lol

I've also had very good luck with acrylic based spray paints.

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 02 May 2016, 16:03:26

Krylon Fusion. Be patient and follow the directions.

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: Eszett on Mon, 02 May 2016, 16:20:03

Thanks for your posts. Especially Krylon Fusion sounds interesting, as it's description says it's made for plastic surfaces, and, no sanding or priming is necessary as well! I hope it is sold in Europe somewhere ...

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: SKD on Tue, 03 May 2016, 06:47:05

I would at least sand it slightly, paint adheres better than a perfectly smooth surface.

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: absyrd on Tue, 03 May 2016, 06:53:16

Quote from: SKD on Tue, 03 May 2016, 06:47:05

I would at least sand it slightly, paint adheres better than a perfectly smooth surface.

Same. Quick sand will help.

Title: Re: paint acrylic?
Post by: Eszett on Wed, 04 May 2016, 16:12:12

Thanks for suggestions!