Repainting plastic trunk bezel inserts, possible?

[bobs409]

Wondering if anyone has tried to repaint the colored plastic inserts that were used on some of these cars? I'd just snagged a pit free emblem for the trunk lid on my 66 but the plastic inserts red paint is worn. (so is my original)

If this can be done, what's the best way to remove all the old paint. What kind of paint to use? (model paints?) Tips?


Thanks,


Bob

 

[droptop62]

Bob,
if anybody can find a way to do this, ......it will be you.
just let us know what you come up with.

 

[Tic's60]

I thought hmm.... ricer bikes use alot of plastic and they are painting them crazy colors all the time sooo

http://sportbikeguy.com/garage/floor/painting.html

Gives good info on the paint at the bottom..

cheers

Mike

 

[dq409]

An eisier way to do it is to use a sign paint.
You can get any color posible at any sign supply shop.
The paint is self leveling, slower dry time which allows you time to wipe clean the parts above the painted area,like the top of the lettering.
It also is long lasting and fade resistant.

This works great,,, done it,,,,,

You can also do this on valve covers, like my moons, or any other area,,,

On this like the valve covers and emblems you can paint in the desired area the let it setup for a while the wipe off any excess,,

works on anything,,metal, plastic,, etc
dq

 

[bobs409]

Well these are painted from the backside so would be real easy to paint.

I just can't think of a solvent that will remove the old paint and not eat the plastic. :eek:

 

[models916]

plastic models

I remove the old paint on car models made of Styrene plastic by soaking them a couple of days in brake fluid. Paint comes off in sheets and doesnt appear to affect the plastic. I would test it on an old useless emblem.

 

[bobs409]

Thanks models!

I'll see if I can find a junker to test that theory. I must admit, brake fluid would be my last guess. :eek:

If I can successfully remove the old paint, I bet I can make this look like new again. Just repaint the red, spray some silver over the top of that and polish the outside surface. (not sure why they have silver over the top of the red but that's the way all of the ones I've seen are)

 

[JIMS409]

Bob, the "silvering" is similar to the coating on the back of mirrors...for reflectivity. The paint DQ is reffering to is "One Shot" and it works great on plastic as he said. Eastwood has it in lots of colors.: Good Luck!

 

[4onthefloor]

This is going to be very hard to get right...I think the paint they used was a transparent paint and the silver backing gave it the "pop". The painted side of the clear plastic would probably have to be perfectly clear too..after you get the old stuff off..model car guys also use Easy Off oven cleaner to remove paint from plastic..

 

[bobs409]

Good idea on the oven cleaner. I might try that.

I forgot these actually reflect as Jim pointed out. I guess mine won't if I attempt this. Who will know? (except a few hundred guys here)

 

[dq409]

Bob,, You can get the transparent paint at the sign place also AND reflective silver !!! ,,,dq

 

[bobs409]

If I could get the correct paint, maybe I can start a "plastic bezel restoration service."

Not sure of any sign places around here. Maybe the internet can turn something up...

Thanks for all the help everyone,



Bob

 

[oldskydog]

Bob,
I have also heard that Formula 409 cleaner/degreaser is good for paint removal and would , of course, be " politically corrrect " for your use.

 

[dunhamfield]

dunhamfield

Bob, Hi I'm new to the site but have a recomendation for paint.
I have had great success with vinyl paint from the auto parts for interior repairs.
Have used it on plastics and it is very resistant to peeling off like most paints.
Good luck, Terry