Glossy Plastic Paint Job

[antoniohawk]

http://www.pc-workshop.net/articles/paint101/paint101-1.shtml

Can that be applied to plastic and achieve the same results?

 

[eternalspire]

I haven't tryed that exact brand and everything but I have painted my front bezel and with the exception of the fact that I didn't take my time first time thru it worked quite well. Sand down the plastic before you start and you will be fine.

 

[antoniohawk]

Kewl. What about the look of plastic and metal that are right next to each other? Can you see much difference?

 

[eternalspire]

As long as you apply the paint right you will not see a difference.

 

[antoniohawk]

Ok, thanks.

 

[ForeverUnknown]

so we plastic can have the same gloss as metal?

 

[antoniohawk]

From what I have read and been told, I'm guessing that they both can achieve the same sort of glossy look.

 

[Project2501]

http://www.neima.com/en7237mod10.shtml

At one point in time I remember seeing this guy(Neima) on these forums; so he might still be here.

I've picked up the 3m products he used in the guide, but I haven't had the chance to do any painting.

hope that helps

 

[Sarge]

Can that be applied to plastic and achieve the same results?

Yes it can! That PC Workshop article is the one I used to paint my case. The finish on the plastic parts is indistiguishable from the finish on the metal parts.