Be careful not to allow any pooling and take the time to make sure there are no uneven areas you only get one chance.
How to paint sheet plastic.
This will remove any surface dirt and reduce the amount of work.
How to paint acrylic sheets.
Let the paint dry for at least two hours before applying a second coat.
Spray coatings of paint onto the plastic.
Dry the sheet with a soft tea towel.
Spray paint the primer on.
Instead opt for acrylic based paints.
With the right preparation you can paint just about anything.
One coat is enough.
Wipe all dirt water and residue from the plastic with the towel.
Using an acrylic spray paint spray the sheets.
Choose a plastic item to paint.
Let the coat dry for up to 30 minutes before adding a second coat.
How to paint plastic sheeting with acrylic paints.
Hold the airbrush 4 to 6 inches from the plastic and move it slowly from side to side until you cover the entire surface.
Lightly buff the surface with 220 to.
Your design template can be a coloring book page a photo a magazine.
This is a quick video on how to paint any type of plastic.
Applying a second coat.
Clean the side of the acrylic sheet that s facing.
When you re ready to paint shake the can of spray paint well then hold the can 12 to 18 inches from the plastic object and spray a light coat of paint sweeping the can back and forth as you spray.
Make sure that no dirt is left on it or scratches may occur during drying.
Hold the spray can 12 inches away from the plastic sheeting.
Clean the item with mild dish soap and warm water.
Use an airbrush on a fine setting to apply an even first coat.
So choose a high performing acrylic enamel spray paint or simply look for a paint designed to bond with plastic.
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.
Preparing the surface 1.
Allow the paint to dry thoroughly for at least two hours.
Try to make the coating as thin as possible while still covering the entire surface.
Clean the surface of the acrylic sheet with a soft lint free cloth then rinse it well with lukewarm water.
Avoid oil based paints which can melt the plexiglas.
Showing you how to paint an xbox one controller is the easiest way to demonstrate this.
In many cases though you can use a general purpose spray paint such as krylon paint primer or rust oleum universal spray paint.
Clean both sides of the acrylic sheet with glass cleaner.
Clean the plastic with the sponge soaked in water and soap.
Position the acrylic sheet on top of the desired design template.