Posted By: 340wedge
Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud - 05/26/08 01:16 AM
I am looking to paint my radiator shroud due to paint overspray and aging. Is there a paint, flat black or something to keep the natural plastic look.?
Posted By: Pacnorthcuda
Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud - 05/26/08 01:28 AM
Nothing will be "perfect" but good old Krylon Semi Flat will look very nice
Posted By: KARLN
Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud - 05/26/08 01:55 AM
or the SEM paint is very good too. Make sure you fog it.
Posted By: topside
Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shrou - 05/26/08 03:17 AM
I would recommend using an adhesion promoter after a good cleaning and light scuffing.
Krylon might have a semi-gloss black intended for plastic; I know they have other colors.
Posted By: Barnabas_Kriss
Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud - 05/26/08 04:32 PM
I had very good luck using SEM plastic bumper paint. I used in on the plastic shields for the fenders/doors (E-body). They turned out like brand new, and do not look painted at all.
I first glass beaded the parts using a very fine glass bead, then gave them 3 coats. This should work on your rad shroud too.
I also tested this on a junk part first, and the adhesion is very good. I flexed it back and forth many times, and no problems.
Posted By: 340wedge
Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud - 05/26/08 10:08 PM
Sounds like SEM is the answer, Thanks guys!
