How to paint plastic with spray cans.

How to paint plastic with spray cans and get a glossy finish.
Includes primer, paint, clear, sanding and buffing.
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[@tmmtmm]

Nice job for spray cans. It's worth mentioning that if you spray in the same direction/angle you will get a more consistent metallic flake, but sometimes you just have to make do to avoid splatters from the spray cans.

[@EverettAske]

Perhaps the most helpful video I have seen on this topic. Thanks for providing the step by step process from prep to finish.

[@gtcoupe95]

For all those who want to skip plastic primer. You can't. On bare plastic you must use it. The paint will flake off over time otherwise. If the plastic is already painted and no bare plastic is to be painted then you can skip the plastic primer

[@Xoranium]

Hello after 9 years

[@kofmatt]

So nine years later i'm gonna ask you what if they have both primer and paint

[@shannonsfamily418]

​@aether kurros just repaint it. It has a base for the paint to stick to. You might use a high grit sandpaper then paint your color.

[@CHB_98]

what about the new abs plastic bumpers that have no paint on them how would i paint them a gloss black to match the rest of my gmc suv

[@_sandits]

yo!

[@caws]

Your channel is very underrated man, congratulations from Brazil dude! Great channel!!

[@customspraymods]

Shubham Seth The 1200g sanding is needed after some 1k Clear coats. This levels the clear gets rid of peel. The buffing brings back the gloss.

[@ryanmeadows6286]

Is it neccessary to wait a week for that though? And can I go with a higher grit? Maybe 1500?

[@shenuhf]

It seems to me that you are sanding it too much, almost removed the whole gloss, not very glossy at the end

[@Roller71]

Totally awestruck at your 1966 VC Valiant VIP Regal. Mine is exactly the same, vinyl roof, colour condition. I have 273 V8 with 3 speed floor auto. Round not square side mirror. Sorry to bother you, but I never have seen one exactly like mine. Not in 23 years, and I am 40 not 80. It's Chrysler Red paint job is sublime when licked up. Would love to see any videos on your channel of it. Cheers Roller

[@Elaba_]

Depending on the outside temperature, it can be a very good idea to put your spray cans in a bucket (residence) with warm water.

[@customspraymods]

The antistatic cleaner is used before applying the plastic primer. It cleans the plastic from all oils and products that were used when the plastic was moulded

[@customspraymods]

@DaNaGiPp Will do bro just ordered the paint. Lookin forward to painting some tyres.

[@BarbiePrinc3ss]

you got some good videos and tips for people trying some diy, i'm a painter and paint cars almost every day and i enjoy watching your videos. i used acrylic once and i couldn't stand it, it's good if you need to fix things up during the job and you don't get runs like 2k but it's just not the same. keep making the videos.

[@PhearsomeGamer]

Pretty impressive for a spray can job. Well done and thanks for the guide.

[@Elaba_]

Painting with spray cans is extremely difficult. -Always use the same speed, a 90° angle, and at a consistent distance. The most difficult one is to prevent tiger striping. With the extremely narrow spray pattern you should always overlap. This means a steady hand and a high risk for runs. Complete the panel in one go and never go back. If it didn't work just let it dry for 10 minutes. Tag rac the panel and repaint it.

[@mikeyyycipriani]

I've just colour coded my ek civic's plastics as per your video. The result was excellent & so was the video! Thanks

[@jrodpadilla22]

Love the videos Dave! Keep them coming!

[@customspraymods]

@myshonnny Its for a a Toyota Camry. Needed to replace it for someone. Bar was $80 Paint and material was about $90 but now I have enough compound and polish for other jobs..

[@huertamip]

I really like your crazy-loco-style btw I also like the name of your boat! NICE JOB DUDE!

[@customspraymods]

@jujukiller222 Awesome, but remember some colours cover better then others. You can put down a base cover coat similar to the colour your painting eg dark colour use black light colour use white just one coat of base then the colour.

[@customspraymods]

Hey Mate there is a link in the description of the pads I used. They are great.

[@numeristacom]

Thanks for this video. I have spray painted my motorbike twice, in different colours, and I think that I went overboard on paint layers and acrylic varnish ... and underdid the final polish. You have just inspired me for my summer project, taking my PC 800 from a matt-ish orange to a deep glossy red. Cheers!

[@customspraymods]

@Dodge94z You can sand it with 240g dry till the chips are smoothed out otherwise use a filler. Then finish with 800g wet then prime and paint.

[@customspraymods]

@greenredthing you can do it with a big 8" buffer but its hard to get to the smaller areas. Just go easy do it bit by bit.

[@LimpHz]

Wow, that turned out looking pro!

[@RayyTX]

Thank you! Gonna use this knowledge to work on the spoiler i just bought :D

[@TXJeepDad]

Nice vid. Your skillz w/ rattle cans is noteworthy.

[@wortexinternational2598]

There is a closed end on one side of the covering nylon. You can open it and pull out the bumper. No need to rip it into pieces, just in case you might have to return it. Also, a whole lot faster then fighting with the nylon.

[@customspraymods]

You can sand the bumper, but using the scotchbrite and the paste works just as well.

[@modiabijohnmogale5608]

Thanks for sharing this vital information. It's priceless.

[@RussLyman]

@customspraymods thanks for the fast response. Yeah I wear a mask with the filters on each side when spraying that. I have a tent that you can pull a car in, set up as my paint booth. I do have a compressor and air gun to use, but sometimes I just like using the can. Not sure but the clears you buy at like auto zone or what ever are they acrylic. I always used the clears like from dupicolor or krylon but never got a good shine. probably cause I never buffed them after.

[@customspraymods]

@RussLyman You might have a 2 Part clear in a can. $20 That sounds cheap. The clear I used is a 1 part Acrylic. (no hardener) 2 Part clear will be full gloss straight away where as this is semi gloss. Thats why it needs to be buffed. 2 Pack clear should be sprayed in a booth and with a good 2 Pack mask. By turning your can upside down and spraying it will clear the nozzle and the 2k clear should last weeks. I have tested it in the past.

[@remrusty]

@customspraymods yeah mcm rules. Thats how I found your vids, through the vg site. Love your work.

[@mikeyyycipriani]

ive been looking for a video like this for so long... Thanks!

[@customspraymods]

Hey mate, THANKS. Yeah I did a video on painting rough plastic. Its called painting plastic engine parts.

[@customspraymods]

@pickles781 Hey, the scuffing paste just cleans the plastic and by using the grey pads creates something for the plastic primer to bight into. I wouldnt paint dirt bike plastics unless its only used on the road. They will scratch when dropped and end up looking crap. If your happy touching it up all the time then go ahead.

[@customspraymods]

@crsigi It wont peel if prepared correctly. It might start to fade after quite a few years if constantly left in the sun. But then it just needs to be buffed and it will look good again.

[@customspraymods]

@RussLyman Hey no probs Yeah mostly Acrylic or Enamel if its a 2 part clear then there will have to be some kind of activation pump that binds the 2 parts I know alsa have one that does this.

[@customspraymods]

@RussLyman awesome dude. Good luck. Watch those edges.

[@customspraymods]

Hey mate. The edges will sand through quite easily its just a matter of being extra careful. Sanding before clear may help but is not really needed. Try and apply more coats of clear and be sure to leave it for a day or 2 before sanding. Otherwise try and find a Upol Clear in spray cans it is super glossy straight from the can.

[@customspraymods]

What the fine sanding is doing is only taking off the orange peel and it leaves extremely fine scratches in the paintwork. This gives the appearance of a matt finish. Because you only use a fine sand paper it wont go through to the paint unless you sand for ages in one spot, even then the paper will loose its abrasiveness before the clear comes off. Hope this helps

[@customspraymods]

@Dodge94z VG Auto Paints 11 Amax Ave Girraween. $25.50 each custom spray can. I think on their website they have a kit that includes everything you need for 2 bumpers.

[@customspraymods]

the antistatic cleaner is alcohol based and doesnt leave any residue. the screen cleaner may also work.

[@ahmedsha11]

customspraymods what grit of sanding paper did you use ?

[@guitarprepnplus1]

Cut it 50/50 with water

[@customspraymods]

@jaredmarkleady use the gery scotch brite and the scuffing paste first.then prime and paint.

[@customspraymods]

@maneev02 because if you were trying to match a 2 pack finish that is super glossy the clear needs to be buffed to look the same. If I put this back on the car without buffing it wouldn't look right. Plus buffing is fun.

[@DarkDragonWing]

Nice!

[@Nigriff]

Gotta love the 2000's industrial dance music 🎶

[@dendrobatez90]

Thanks for this video, Ill be using it soon - I feel like the bumper could use more clear coat though but it could just be how it looks on camera

[@customspraymods]

@tristo1987 Hello, If your mirrors are plastic then yes use the same method as this video. If they are painted black then skip the plastic primer step just paint. To refresh plastic bumper bars you could just skip the colour and after the primer apply the clear.

[@VictorPoulin]

Great video man. I laughed so hard when you found the bird shit at 9:50. I would have buffed through it and not known the difference lol.

[@kingtube69]

Sick job Dave!

[@MrJDB1971]

Very helpful. Great segment. Thank you.

[@customspraymods]

ellewar be careful when you do this, put your buff face up on the ground, turn it on at a slow speed and run a screwdriver over it. Start from the middle and work out. Speed it up in the process, this cleans the buff pad

[@customspraymods]

hey yeah you can do this with any plastic parts. The clearcoat should hold up in the sun but a 2k clear is alot better and will last heaps longer my latest video shows that method.

[@customspraymods]

Hello. The reason for sanding and buffing is because although it looks glossy it is not as glossy as an OEM finish. Doing the final cut and buff will make the paint and clear match the panels on the rest of the vehicle.

[@customspraymods]

Yeah you need to sand it so that it gets super flat. Sanding it levels out any orange peel and defects that the compound and buffing can not. If you want a mirror finish then sanding is the way to go.

[@RussLyman]

just finished painting a piece going to give it a week to dry and see if I can buff it to get as good of shine as your piece.

[@bluenaite]

great vid, I now know where I went wrong with respraying my fuel tank on my old cb400(didn't sand and buff after clearcoat), I may even start the whole thing over again and take a bit more time.

[@customspraymods]

Sanding the clear will get it as flat as an original finish. The sand paper is so fine it will only take a few microns of clear off, this will smooth out any defects in the clear and buffing will make it shine.

[@customspraymods]

@obieezx11 You only need to sand primer and putty with a block. Sanding clearcoat with your bare hands is not going to make marks,the 1200g paper is only taking the top of the clear off and is not rough enough to make marks. Also sanding straight WILL make marks in the paint. Sanding in different directions will make sure your not rubbing in one spot. I confirmed all this with 2 other spray painters who have been using 1KAcrylic (same as whats in cans) for years.Finally what Pro uses spray cans?

[@joepoe8861]

Great video. I did the same for my Toyota Camry rear bumper last summer but did not do the last three steps you did which was 1200 grit sanding then the compound and polish. Can I do those last steps when the weather gets warmer here in New York or do I have to start all over? Right now it looks blotchy.

[@ckz001]

It's to make it feel smooth and look shiny and match the rest of the car in terms of smoothness and shine. the term Orange peel is used a lot, its when your painted surface looks like the peel of an orange, thats when buffing comes in to help minimize the orange peel effect and bring it to a smooth glossy look

[@erazn9077]

The editing is really nice and the transitions are so seamless it’s unbelievable lol especially at 8:50 and the whole triple combo, sorry lol i’m gushing so much but i’ve never seen editing like this on youtube Edit: i‘m more so talking about the bit at 9:23

[@pec1ss]

u good?😂

[@erazn9077]

@@pec1ss oh my god, the way i worded this sounded a bit weird but after rewatching…i stand by what i said, it’s good especially for a car video

[@ashvanbro9329]

Amazing work mate

[@TheDrunkardHu]

great finished product! thanks for the info!

[@JohannaDenny]

That looks neat.

[@customspraymods]

Thanks, Rubber is quite different to painting plastic. It is alot more flexible. You might need to find a rubber paint. I havent seen regular auto paint stick kto rubber for very long.

[@adamsoto6466]

I love the lincoln! my dream car! great work

[@customspraymods]

@MrJeremy313 do they paint with spray cans in a panel shop do they?? This is aimed at people who don't have all the equipment

[@Ariesstubbornbutt]

Now I know why I had attracted so much hair etc. STATIC! I did a perfect job too. Thank you. You are the first person I have heard say use anti- static cleaner!!!

[@jefffindley4805]

Oh yeah, and not a bad idea to have a list of the steps in the description. I had to go back and rewatch to write down the steps.

[@customspraymods]

Hello, If the paint is in good condition you dont have to remove all the paint. Just sand with 800g and apply new paint and clear.

[@nbk5307]

Just sand or wet sand??

[@CoreFinder100]

always wear a mask, trust me this stuff after awhile makes you feel dizzy :) and when spraying and using the can on an angle, chances are the nozzle will drip paint so check and wipe any runs before they drop on your nice paint work.. Nice video, looks really good and good tips

[@customspraymods]

Hey, You should use the grey scotchbrite first, then spray the plastic primer.

[@centurionfitness3737]

Great video mate. I want to paint the interior plastic panels of my g35. Would I need to prime them first then paint them or is the priming not necessary?

[@samvjr07]

Hi first of all I love your videos and thank you for all your hard work on putting these videos for everyone. my question to you is how long do I have to wait to apply after primer base coat and then how long do I have to wait after that to apply the clear coat

[@TruthShouldMatter]

+Samuel Vargas That's my question as well.

[@chuckl79]

Hi Dave, thanks for sharing your knowledge. It looks great! I want to spray (with cans) some side bumper strips which I think are rubber. Is it basically the same process as spraying plastic bumper bars? Cheers mate.

[@RaabStephan]

Fantastic job!

[@dalefrancis4181]

This man is so cool... see how he threw the bubble wrap!! Not once but twice at the start.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Would love to see how this bumper looks today...

[@StealthyyyHD]

Im gunna be doing this to my front bumper hopefully it turns out good

[@gravitybass]

I trust him cause he sounds like Moog from mighty car mods hahah

[@NoYouAreNotDreaming]

he was in MCM hehe...he works at the paintshop you will see him if you watch episode again...

[@The503Mac]

I trust him cuz of his accent lmao

[@kaiserswaghelmii9361]

har

[@TheJarlDen]

Hey bro. GREAT vids, they are very infomative and easy to understand. Im new to the whole 'paint modding' myself but i've very much been into pc mods. Anyhow, i've a question for you. I'm painting a plastic mouse, got it all sanded down for good adhesion, and paint went on good. My question is what can i use to give it that 'sealed' finish. Any recomendations?

[@HDsharp]

Fantastic Job! I have a question, do you just use any auto spray paint or do you use special paint made for plastic?

[@virathiyam5401]

Well done 👍 & liked.. I have an old laptop plastic back case to spray paint black which is originally black .. and it's a lil dusty.. For pre cleaning, should I wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol or just plain warm water with mild detergent before spraying paint.. what do you suggest? Also is a primer spray mandatory which I don't have at hand?

[@davetechme]

Cheers! Will try that. Having never done this before, I guess what I'm confused about is once I remove those spots, is there still clear on it? Or am I essentially just removing all the clear when I remove those spots? I ask because I have a fender that is matte black from OEM. Even though I used gloss black (rustoleum enamel) and clear on my fairing, the wet sanded finish after I remove those spots looks a lot like that matte fender.

[@michael5169]

Thanks for the video! At the end can I use Meguiars liquid wax instead of polish?

[@customspraymods]

Hello, You do need to use a plastic primer on bare plastic only. If the bar is already painted use your primer surfacer. The colour and clear dont need any flex add.

[@michelleromain9641]

Fantastic tutorial!!!!!!

[@WilliamL1988]

Hey, what is that color called that you sprayed? If you even remember. I have a black and tan F-150 and I plan on getting fender flares

[@ilyasmonia9999]

Hi this is great, I have a black spray paint and would like to spray my bumper black would with be classed as metallic or not and if I did not do anything and just started spraying what would happen ? Thank you

[@jujukiller222]

THANK YOU sssoooo much I was worried that I wasn't going to have enough paint now I know that I only need about 2/3 cans of base color

[@Positive1of1]

Probably wanted to know how your spraying finger felt afterwards, lol. Good workout for that one finger thought- should get the trigger handle adapter for the spray cans to make it easier..

[@andrewpaige9152]

Love this guys videos big fan

[@johndulworth4478]

Wish I saw this before trying to paint my bumper cover!

[@davetechme]

Thanks and sorry for the newbish questions. If I understand correctly then, adding heavier or more coats of gloss and clear next time won't "compound the orange peel effect on top of itself" since peel only stays on the surface due to the droplet nature of aerosols, given I only wait 10 minutes between coats. So anything underneath the very surface will be as smooth as the sandpaper I use. Is there then a discernable difference between the clear and gloss if I do accidentally sand too much?

[@andmystaxe]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@panosnx]

dave i so respect your knowledge on painting so i will ask you something.is there a problem if we paint a plastic part 3 to 4 times(primer base clear x3)?because i think that with too many layers the paint cracks..thats what i saw on my bike

[@mrstanskaggs1]

Mighty brave spray painting next to your boat.

[@davidrivero7943]

Often wonder why most of the good imformative videos are acompanied by crappy tunes. Yours,& with no disrespect is prime example.

[@Ladosligese]

good information ? .. telling people NOT to throw 2 k clear on top of the piece .. is BS :-s

[@sneekysmurf2084]

It’s just what KZbin was like back in the day!

[@heilong79]

great vid, here is a question, if I bought a 2nd hand sideskirt and it was the wrong colour and I wanted to change it from white to dark green would I need to get rid of all the paint first and then paint as wouldn't the compound cause lots of issues if there is different paint under the primer?

[@customspraymods]

I have had that question before.. Hello, yes painting plastic fuel tanks is virtually impossible. It will always bubble up from the fumes. I found the only way to cover plastic tanks is to us a vinyl sticker and with a blade cut heaps of slits so the fumes can escape.

[@Zildjiann]

Firstly I would like to thank you for your great videos! They have inspired me to start DIY painting myself, something i would never have even thought of a few weeks ago! I have a question though... I want to paint my wing mirrors gloss black but they are made from a rough plastic material, not smooth at all! Have you got any tips as to how I would smooth them out? Cheers!