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William R. Cox
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Username: Billy_bob_cox
Post Number: 5
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 71.96.102.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 06:37 pm: | |
I would like to do a camo paint job on my older and faded Max IV. I've heard that paint won't stick to the HDPE but maybe the new Krylon plastic fusion paints might work with a bit of surface prep (to rough it up and create a tooth for paint to bond). Anyone had any experience with painting these?/BBC |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 181
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.244.187.117
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:31 pm: | |
I have not painted a body with it. I did some research on the subject and was told by a chemist friend that the plastic should be flashed first. He said wash it very well with hot soap and water and simple green or blue gold, then run a heat gun over the area to be painted. He said there are also conditioners that can be applied and left on then a primer then the paint.
I looked at a the Krylon site and it did not say anything specific about it sticking to HDPE. I'd say try it on a washed and dried plastic gallon milk carton then let it set a few days. Then try scratching it and bending the plastic to see if it pops or chips off. I'm sure it will scratch but it shouldn't pop off or flake.
I'm headed to Wal Mart so I'll read a can and see if it says HPDE specifically.
I have seen some guys use it on their rebreather shells and it sticks but it still scratches pretty easily. |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 182
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 23, 2005 - 11:10 am: | |
No luck at Wal-Mart last night. The front of the can says it works on all plastics. The back of the can says it works on most plastics. I also saw some Rustoleum plastic primer that can be top coated with anything.
So I don't know and believe an experiment is in order. I've seen painted machines but don't know how they look after some use. Sorry I can't be of much help. |
William R. Cox
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Username: Billy_bob_cox
Post Number: 7
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 71.96.102.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 23, 2005 - 06:58 pm: | |
Went out there with Scotch brite pads and cleaner, then wax and a buffing wheel on a drill, and it looks pretty good. Much better than when I started. So, no Camo job. Cleaned up better than I thought it would and the wax will make it easier to keep clean. Thanks for checking though. Happy Holidays./BBC |
Bill Straub (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 156.76.147.55
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 02:05 pm: | |
Thinking of painting my Max II. I've always wanted to do it in a Hummer Yellow with yellow powder painted rims. Maybe someday a gren top (Packer mobile!)Any thoughts on how a bedliner spray might hold up on the flexible Max body? The stuff is tough and you should be able to touch it up if it ever rubs off. Anyone do this or hear if it works?? |
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