Painting Plastics?

[tmr931]

Can anyone post up some pics of there custom painted Warriors? I just bought my girl an 02, and although its in great shape, the plastics arent perfect. Its currently the factory white/blue scheme, and we would like to keep it very similiar, just freshen it up a bit. Whats the best way to paint plastic? I know you should use some type of flex agent in the primer and paint, but beyond that, i dont know much. Is it possible to prime/paint/clear them and have them look as good as factory? How does it hold up to serious woods riding? Her plastics are still pretty nice, so I want to make sure im not gonna do more harm than good if I start painting. Pics and info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[jarheadoo7]

you could try to heat them up with a heat gun or propane torch.. that sometimes help restore the color from bending..

depending how deep the scatches are you typically sand the plastic down w 800 grit paper, and work your way up to 1500 or 2000 then buff them out w a plastic polish/high speed buffer/superman elbow.

 

[DeadLastRacing]

No what what you do to them, painting is always gunna eventually crack, chip, scrap or bubble (from gas). New (used) plastics or aftermarket is the way to go if you want a true clean look. Heat will work on the stress marks.

 

[elwood]

here is some plastics on craigslist for $30.00 maybe they would ship
http://eugene.craigslist.org/mcy/1989078490.html

just another option

 

[baddawg]

Maybe some Deadlast graphics ?

 

[tyler]

Ha ya im sure deallast would be happy to set you up with a graphics kit.

 

[DeadLastRacing]

yupp, yet another option, you can cover up the parts you don't like. hahahah

 

[DeadLastRacing]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Warr...886127QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories