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Odie
Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I know a few people have dyed their plastic parts but I was wondering if anyone has painted theirs? I do my own paint but it has all been standard bike sheetmetal or flexible bumper covers on cars that require flex additive. I don't think the plastic's on XB's are flexy enough to warrant flex additive......anybody? What paints did you use- lacquer, enamel, new polymers, etc...?
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Mookie
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 12:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used a krylon on mine. didnt hold up so well but i cant say that i prepared it well enough.

I keep meaning to repaint it and it is sanded now but i just havent been able to find the time to do so.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 01:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Odie if you check the knowledge vault under paint and bodywork, there is a link for the DuPont page that tells you what products to use for the surlyn.
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Odie
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 01:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Really?! I looked the other day but didn't see anything. I'll look now. Thanks man.....
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Odie
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 01:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Found it! Thanks Wycked- that's exactly what I was after.....now, what color.......
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.dupont.com/industrial-polymers/surlyn/sr_coatingguide.pdf

For anyone else looking for it...
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Misato
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used dupont chromabase. it doesn't need a flex agent
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Signguyxb12
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

odie watch the amount of clear coats
to much and it will crack
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Odie
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yea, I'm sure with the flexible nature of the pieces. I remember when I was first learning how to paint, more is always better, right?!?! NOT!!! Thanks man.....Odie
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Minitrucker
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 07:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got mine painted...Not too sure what the prep for it was, but i will find out tomorrow.
Rodi
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