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Painting plastic parts with matte finish

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by maximontherocks, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. maximontherocks

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    I just purchased a 1983 Maxim 400. The previous owner has painted the gas tank, fenders, and valve cover - the rest of the bike is looking its age.

    The tank/fenders are in glossy black - I am thinking of offsetting it by painting the (rather faded) headlight casing, instrument casing, side panels in matte olive drab. Question is - how do I paint the plastic with a durable matte finish (as I am assuming a clear-coat would add gloss to the finished product)?

    Thanks in advance for any input you can offer...

    Mark.
     
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    thats an easy one.... use a matte clear coat. when using this be very carful to only use light coats, if you load it on it will come out glossy
     
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    Thanks...any particular products you suggest?
     
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    I'm a fan of Duplicolor truck bed liner :)
     
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    I'm a fan of plastic primers. I clean my plastics with acetone then rinse and prime. After that a good top coat of color and then as suggested a Matte clear coat...

    As stated THIN coats give the best results
     
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