Let the coat dry.
How to paint plastic sheeting.
Prepping for painting plastic surfaces starting with a clean plastic surface enables the paint to better stick to the material without bumps bubbling or peeling.
Choose the right paint.
Different materials require different types of paint and plastic typically needs a special.
Use a little elbow grease with soapy water and a sponge to remove any gunk on the surface.
Spray paint typically.
Wipe all dirt water and residue from the plastic with the towel.
Applying the paint 1.
When you re finished scrubbing hose off the plastic to get rid of any remaining soap.
Hold the can 12 to 18 inches 30 to 46 cm from the object.
Using an acrylic spray paint spray the sheets.
Hold the airbrush 4 to 6 inches from the plastic and move it slowly from side to side until you cover the entire surface.
For the sake of convenience you may wish to use a spray paint labeled as being specifically meant for plastics like krylon fusion for plastic or rust oleum specialty paint for plastic spray.
Choose a plastic item to paint.
In many cases though you can use a general purpose spray paint such as krylon paint primer or rust oleum universal spray paint.
Applying a second coat.
Clean the item with mild dish soap and warm water.
Again hold the spray or nozzle about 8 inches from the plexiglas.
Prime and paint very small areas of plastic tile paneling with a spray primer and paint made specifically for plastics.
How to paint plastic sheeting with acrylic paints.
Apply a coat of paint.
Try to make the coating as thin as possible while still covering the entire surface.
Hold the spray can 12 inches away from the plastic sheeting.
Shake the can of spray paint.
This will remove any surface dirt and reduce the amount of work.
Preparing the surface 1.
One coat is enough.
Spray coatings of paint onto the plastic.
Spray paint the primer on.
Clean the plastic with the sponge soaked in water and soap.
Lightly buff the surface with 220 to.
Allow the paint to dry thoroughly for at least two hours.
With the right preparation you can paint just about anything.
Use an airbrush on a fine setting to apply an even first coat.