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Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud #63506
05/25/08 09:16 PM
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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.?


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Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud [Re: 340wedge] #63507
05/25/08 09:28 PM
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Nothing will be "perfect" but good old Krylon Semi Flat will look very nice

Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #63508
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or the SEM paint is very good too. Make sure you fog it.


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Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shrou [Re: KARLN] #63509
05/25/08 11:17 PM
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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.

Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud [Re: KARLN] #63510
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or the SEM paint is very good too. Make sure you fog it.




I used SEM paint (Landau Black) too. It turned out pretty good.


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Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud [Re: 69CoronetRT] #63511
05/26/08 12:32 PM
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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.

Re: Asking for tips-Painting the plastic radiator shroud [Re: Barnabas_Kriss] #63512
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Sounds like SEM is the answer, Thanks guys!


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