Painting TM Plastic

[emilianoksa]

I want to paint the stock outer barrel of my TM hi capa black.

 

Do I need to sand off the silver finish or rough it up a bit first or can I just spray black over it? Do I need to use an undercoat?

Edited April 24, 2021 by emilianoksa

[Chev Chelios]

I would say yes, as they get older they tend to crack and flake off. I would have a look at a how to guide on youtube. Mat black is very forgiving I would not bother with an undercoat, sand upto about 1200 grit and seal it with spay polyurethane. 

[emilianoksa]

Thanks a lot Chev. 

[Guest]

Is the paint wearing on a rub point?

[emilianoksa]

No. The barrel is as new.

[Guest Mr. No_Face]

On 24/04/2021 at 17:07, emilianoksa said:

I want to paint the stock outer barrel of my TM hi capa black.

 

Do I need to sand off the silver finish or rough it up a bit first or can I just spray black over it? Do I need to use an undercoat?

 

What chev chelios said or you can use a primer first as a base layer to spray on top of.  Then spray over that with some sort of clear coat sealant to protect the job.

[Lozart]

Personally, I'd go with rub it down first, plastic primer and/or adhesion promoter, colour, matt clear.

 

Or just buy a metal one the right colour.