kbmaxima

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I'd like to paint my burger emblem up front black and maybe a couple clearcoats over that to keep the shiny chrome theme going (I have a GLE with the chrome on the grille. Anyone have brands that they have gotten good results? I was reading the how to on painting the wheels, I was just curious as to if there are whweel specific paints or just regular paints that will bond better on plastic. Also is sanding a must, because I have the gold package and the gold plating. I just want the paint to stick nicely and for me to do this just once and not hvae to deal with it again

kbmaxima

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bumpp? anyone? i heard krylon or something like that?

Igobuk

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Krylon Fusion... They state that you don't need to sand, prime or prep. Just spray on plastic and it'll stick.

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details

But I've never used them. If you can't find these, just lightly sand it to scuff up the shiny surface, spray it with a plastic primer or flat black (works good as a primer for some reason on plastic), then spray with whatever color you like. Give it a few coats until you're happy with the shine and then give it some coats of clear else it may chip from road debris and stuff.

kbmaxima

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thanks. didnt know i needed to do a primer coat. ill give krylon a try i guess, if not just do it the regular way.

Stephen Max

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Also use acetone or rubbing alcohol to remove any wax or oils on the surface of the emblem.

A32Matt

mineral spirits. i painted the emblem off of the back of my car aluminum. i just used regular automotive paint and clear coat and it came out pretty nice.