HOW TO PREPARE PLASTIC PARTS FOR PAINTING

[@keithclark486]

Some plastic bumpers Come with waterborne primer on them and you can't use adhesion promoter on them.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Good info 👍

[@tegan71969]

Found it! This a superb video, thanks for making it! Now off to the shop to paint a replacement front bumper for my car! Thanks to you!

[@paulforsythe2325]

Wonderful job. Much appreciated tutorial. Thanks from British Columbia.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks brother

[@MIKEH.777]

Very nice paint job on that charger bumper cover it came out like glass. GOD Bless and can't wait to see the next job

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks brother

[@rizchellsuniga4402]

What about the plastic bumper have existing paint after sanding it do you need to put adhesion promoter to the entire bumper before priming it?

[@JermaineWilsonOfficial]

Great video, clear concise and informative, nice work my man thank you for sharing 👊🏽

[@bruces12]

Excellent tutorial...really like the information...very useful!! I'm getting ready to paint my front bumper and this just hit it on the mark!! Thank you!!

[@PHARRAWAY]

Nice brother

[@johnschuster9192]

Very good video..Thanks so much! I have an old and ugly tan golf cart screaming out "paint me" so now I have some good info to use..Bookmarked this page...

[@PHARRAWAY]

Your welcome brother any time

[@georgemichaels2325]

64649 3m red works great and does not leave too deep of a mark. It's also great for sanding blend panels without leaving sand marks in the blend.

[@PHARRAWAY]

nice got to try it

[@kensendelofski3761]

I used 400 grit wet sandpaper. But everyone else is using the scuffing pad. Well done, I wasted to much time. And I didn't use adhesion promoter, but I bought some for the next plastic bumper. Thanks for the video enjoyed it.

[@PHARRAWAY]

any time brother

[@6655nico]

Ken Sendelofski in don't need to wet flat ..... I only use grey scotch with panel wipe faster

[@PHARRAWAY]

@@6655nico Yes that's all

[@silvergrizzly316]

Your painting looks like it came from the factory paint booth. 👍👍 AWESOME JOB my friend!!

[@gorrillacgorilla405]

Have you ever had problems with the tar grease remover on plastic? Have you used epoxy directly over the factory plastic primer? How do I know if I have Lacquer or Urethane primer is there a simple way to test it? Is 1k bonding primer ok to use directly over plastic parts without adhesion promoter? Should I mount the part before spraying it to avoid cracking and scuffing installing it? Thanks for the information brother another great video and I like that you are adding more practical information and products explanations to the videos.

[@PHARRAWAY]

no never had any problems, and there is a way to test the primer but I have never used it so I wouldn't know how. and about the 1k no this will cause delamination in the future I don't recommend it always use 2k and about the mounting part that's up to the painter I will paint it off and just be careful while installing

[@brittanyjones4182]

Question could you use this same process paint a plastic boat?

[@PHARRAWAY]

Yes

[@Lvatopesado]

I like your safety chanclas.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Lol thanks

[@6364Chevyguy]

Was the sealer you used the White Forever Sealer? you never said,

[@PHARRAWAY]

It was from urekem paints

[@codysilva4508]

Love your videos

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thank you brother

[@ericharris9705]

I had to strip 3 paint jobs worth of paint from the plastic parts on my 96 Camaro, used 180 grit but will need to go back with 320+ grit to even it out. So if I treat it like new plastic and follow these steps, I should be good right?

[@PHARRAWAY]

Yes your good

[@randyroe9905]

great job on the plastic bumper. I do mine the same way and never had any trouble keep up the good work

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks, brother yes it works awesome

[@vasiliskaradimos]

Very nice and informative video friend... Thank you for your time!

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thank You brother

[@davenevarez4738]

Very Nice.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks brother

[@6364Chevyguy]

Hi I noticed you used the same gun on the sealer and basecoat and clear .Did you do a thorough cleaning on the gun between material changes or what did you do?Also on the sealer and basecoat you were at 29PSI but on the clear you were at 35 PSI . How did you figure the change in PSI?

[@PHARRAWAY]

Yes I do I completely clean the paint gun between changes, and about the air pressure that is correct

[@6364Chevyguy]

@@PHARRAWAY With the air pressure did you see something in the spray pattern that caused you to increase the pressure from 29 to 35 or was it ust experiende . Thank you your videos are great!!

[@PHARRAWAY]

@@6364Chevyguy I just saw that at 33psi just leaves the clear flat with minimal orange peel

[@6364Chevyguy]

@@PHARRAWAY Very interesting .Thank you very much?

[@RunsThroughLubbock]

Do you sand between any of the coats?

[@PHARRAWAY]

No not at all

[@73turbopinto]

You should clean/remove the mold release before you sand/scuff you don't want to grind the mold release into the plastic.

[@PHARRAWAY]

true and I did remove it after and scuffed it before the paint Thanks

[@lamarwilson5242]

Very nice job.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thank You

[@samahmed9496]

What gallon air compressor did you use?

[@PHARRAWAY]

60gal

[@samahmed9496]

@@PHARRAWAY thanks

[@ajd5363]

You switched to red scuff pad? You use to use grey.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Yes I did

[@michaelgonzalez7196]

great video, what spray gun and compressor are you using as I found this video useful for a grill and bumper I have to paint, thank for the vid

[@PHARRAWAY]

The compressor is a 60gallon and the gun is a walcom carbonio 360

[@michaelgonzalez7196]

@@PHARRAWAY many thanks, I got another question do you have a video or will do one re- painting a car pannel? or would it more or less be the same thanks in advance

[@markmdusty3]

Great video as always.

[@thegoldenboy294]

Why you need to scuff it? And whats the difference between scuff and sanding? You can answer in spanish too, thank you for the knowledge, liked and shared 👍

[@gorrillacgorilla405]

You will trap sand in the plastic and leave trails or tracks in the part. If the part is already primed you could sand it with 800 grit but most do not because the primer is so thin it will cut through in a heartbeat. Some Major shops don't scuff or sand they shoot right over it but I have had parts come back because of cracking and lifting because I didn't. Just my opinion though.

[@PHARRAWAY]

@@gorrillacgorilla405 Thank you brother nicely done that is exactly the right answer

[@gorrillacgorilla405]

@@PHARRAWAY I've got a lot of plastic to paint you want to come over and help I'll provide the refreshments and snacks...lol

[@careygale2315]

Scuffing means pretty much the same as sanding. When you hear scuff it's cause there using a scotch-brite pad. The steps I do when dealing with plastic parts is wash them with warm water and soap. Then after that I use a scuffing gel and a grey scotch-brite pad cause it's finer then the red one.

[@PHARRAWAY]

@@careygale2315 nice

[@toddhannah]

Would this work on interior plastic as well if I wanted to change the color?

[@PHARRAWAY]

Yes just follow the same steps that I did

[@toddhannah]

Thanks again. Your work is top notch bro

[@6655nico]

What white primer is it ? Height build ? Great vids

[@PHARRAWAY]

it's a sealer from the brand roberlo works good

[@spiropittas5477]

Why were you using the walcom base gun for your clear coat?

[@PHARRAWAY]

did not want to dirty the other guns for this small piece that's all

[@joelsalazar3332]

Was wondering if you could help me, I got a wing for my Silverado and I'm tryna mold it on. Should I use fiberglass or bond or how would you do it?

[@PHARRAWAY]

Fiberglass and finish it with body filler

[@Bodycomp101]

Since you don't have a shop where it bakes the paint to make it dry faster, do you use a fast drying clear coat?

[@PHARRAWAY]

no I use slow it's about 100 degrees here

[@Bodycomp101]

@@PHARRAWAY so how long does that usually take to dry? How long until you can touch it and start assembling

[@PHARRAWAY]

@@Bodycomp101 about 5hr more less

[@Bodycomp101]

@@PHARRAWAY thank you!

[@THENUBANDIT]

If you were painting it black would you still use a black sealer?

[@PHARRAWAY]

yes you will waist less paint

[@THENUBANDIT]

@@PHARRAWAY gotcha

[@adamcz3183]

Just found your channel, good stuff.

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thank You brother, welcome

[@emanuelpaiz6698]

Hey this is the regulator I was talking about were can we find it ?

[@PHARRAWAY]

www.ebay.com/itm/WALCOM-Carbon-Fiber-Air-Regulator-Digital-Pressure-Gauge/173865510392?epid=11040101898&hash=item287b3125f8:g:yaUAAOSwS3VfFavt

[@camolineowens9365]

Hey Pharraway, nice work. I want to paint my plastic LifeTime outdoor shed to match my house. The shed is made with polyethylene plastic. What would you do? TIA

[@PHARRAWAY]

I would apply adhesion promotor first

[@eliteautobodyandcollisionr4757]

great job keep up the good work

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thank You brother

[@lamarwilson5242]

What type of gun do you use. Also, do you use Eastwood products? What's the best gun used for paint and or primers

[@PHARRAWAY]

It's a Walcom carbonio 360 and about Eastwood never have used there products on paint and primer I use urekem and other brands

[@lamarwilson5242]

@@PHARRAWAY hi I do like the gun and the way it lays down both primer and paint. I want to try the gun out. Do you recommend a fun for primer and paint? I'd rather keep the one for paint and one for primer. Can you send me the we site for the fun you are utilizing?

[@6364Chevyguy]

Have you tried the White Forever Sealer from Tamco?Also I know its temperature depend but how long did you wait between coats on the clear?Sorry one more question.Was the sealer urethane polyester or epoxy and why no reducing? Thank you very much. Great video.

[@PHARRAWAY]

I have not tried white forever from Tamco and about the time between coats was 15min even on the clear

[@6364Chevyguy]

@@PHARRAWAY Thanks

[@mikehfhryyyo0ysangeyrtrgei481]

great vid!! i thought u shot your clear at 35psi

[@PHARRAWAY]

yes it was 35psi

[@CarltonFlowers]

Great video! What is that gun you are using?

[@PHARRAWAY]

It's called a WALCOM CARBONIO 360

[@alfonsovargas5861]

I really enjoy yours videos, primer and sealer it's the same? Thank you.

[@supremecourtjusticetyroneb7323]

Primer and sealer is not the same lol.

[@thegoldenboy294]

Adding the sealer AFTER the adhesion promoter doesn't defeat the purpose of the first one? Why you need to seal after the adhesion promoter? Car paint needs to be painted OVER a sealed plastic part? Again thanks in advance for the response. Noob here hungry to learn this this cool skill/ job.

[@PHARRAWAY]

The sealer will help you with the paint this is a black piece and if I will add paint directly it will be fine but I will waist a lot of paint so the sealer helps me hide the black quicker

[@husky1232]

hello farraway hope all is well i am always excited to see your video a big thanks i have a question for you? (1) scotch brite what grit was you using as some would say use grey scotch brite on raw plastic i have used both and perfer red scotch pad that you used in this video (2) also if you was scuffing a panal which has got clear already so you could spray base or clear what colour scotch pad grey or red (3) when you put sealer on what was the size of nozal (4) what was the tepertchre so i know the flashing off time inbetween thank you once again cant wait for you next video take care

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks (1) you can use the gray scotch brite but I found out that it will not scuff it well so I started using the red I has a bit more scuff to it. (2)and if the panel has clear go with 600 grit sandpaper don't use a scotch brite I usually wet sand with 400 and move to 600 before painting. (3)and the needle tip was 1.3 I found out that works best (4)the temp. was at 95 degrees

[@lewigas290]

Hi, Sorry to keep on asking questions about guns but it’s the only way to get an overview of things by asking guys like you what their opinions, likes and dislikes are. So anyway I recently asked you about the Slim Kombat from Walcom and you were highly impressed even when up against the “giants” such as LS400 and DV1 base. Do what is your honest opinion of the HTE Carbonio bass gun. Is it even better than the Dlim Kombat or only marginally so. Is it actually better than the LS400 which I can see you use a lot. Do you still have the HTE or had it been relegated because it’s not really up there. Just trying to find the ideal base gun for a colder climate using solvent base in a workshop not dissimilar to yours. As always would just appreciate your thoughts and guidance even though I realise this is all subjective with so many variables that play their part. Thanks buddy. 👍👍🙂

[@PHARRAWAY]

the slim is the same gun as the carbonio

[@lewigas290]

PHARRAWAY 👍 wow....Sooooo much cheaper then the Carbonio which you used it a lot in the past and got great results with. Ive watched all the jobs you did with it. Why did you stop using the Carbonio? Is because you have to mix things up for the channel and show us different products? If you had to pick a base gun and a clear out of all the guns you’ve used regardless of the price and based purely on results and personal preference what would your choice be. Thank you. 👍🙂

[@jennifufu6454]

the CC thought the air compressor was applause, hahahaha

[@PHARRAWAY]

Lol

[@georgemichaels2325]

P.s. it's 64659 3m sorry for the typo

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks

[@elforrestgump]

Aquí esperando el de español ✌✌

[@PHARRAWAY]

Aye viene amigo

[@BulliKid]

I did a rustoleum paint job. Take a look at my channel and let me know what I am doing wrong!

[@PHARRAWAY]

I sure will Thanks

[@CarltonFlowers]

I got my start on Rust-Oleum. Haven't used it in over 10 years. It's a great learning experience. I'd like to check out your video too. What you'll end up finding out is that automotive paint is MUCH easier to shoot, less expensive in the long run, and better performing. I have a few interesting videos you'd be able to learn from on my body shop channel concerning rattle can paint, and bad chemical reactions. Might be helpful to you

[@BulliKid]

Carlton Flowers thnkx

[@lawrencepatterson]

2👍🏾👍🏾’s up

[@PHARRAWAY]

Thanks brother