painting air lid

**Justin23454** · 12-20-2008, 09:57 AM

ok, Im trying to paint my air lid, but it wont shine? I sanded/wet sanded it, washed it and put Gloss black on it. But it wont shine, what do I need to do?

**Mean Green Z28** · 12-20-2008, 10:02 AM

you using a sealer/primer sort of thing first?

**Justin23454** · 12-20-2008, 10:05 AM

dun dun dunnnn, nope. Guess I shoulda primered it 1st huh

**ebdboudreaux** · 12-20-2008, 11:54 AM

bingo

**ls1camino** · 12-20-2008, 01:59 PM

Shouldn't you put a clear coat on it too?

**JoshieDoom** · 12-20-2008, 04:38 PM

Clearcoat is what shines. Primer, Paint, clear, and buff.

**Justin23454** · 12-20-2008, 04:41 PM

k thanks.

**1MileCrash** · 12-20-2008, 09:38 PM

there are also adhesion promoters out there as well for painting on plastics.

**ebdboudreaux** · 12-21-2008, 08:46 PM

depending on the shine he wants he wouldn't have to use a clear if it's a high gloss paint....

**GULLETT17** · 12-23-2008, 10:27 AM

you dont necessary need clear . . but it sounds like you need a plastic prepping primer (probably flexible). Then clean very well with prep. If you dont want to use base-clear, you can use a standard gloss enamel. its just much easier to buff and polish base-clear.