Varieties and application of spray paints for plastic surfaces

How to make an old, lost its presentation, but still a good plastic thing beautiful again? Experienced decorators will tell you only one option - paint in any color suitable for interior design. And for the convenience of work, they will advise spray paints for plastic. What are these paints convenient for and where can they be used?

Content:

• Characteristics of dyes for plastic surfaces
• Advantages and disadvantages of sprays
• Areas of use
• Decorating Tools
• Preparation for painting
• How to work with a dye bottle
• Useful Tricks

Characteristics of dyes for plastic surfaces

Aerosol sprays for painting plastic are popular with most decorators because of their ease of use. The following enamel types are available in spray cans:

1. Polymeric, combining the functions of a primer and a dye. Polymer paints for plastic are highly adhesive and do not need a preliminary primer.
2. Resistant to damage. These are especially strong compounds, in the manufacture of which polyurethane additives and acrylates are used. This type of enamel is used for surfaces exposed to great mechanical stress.
3. Structural. Such dyes, when dried, give a beautiful, slightly rough surface, hiding small flaws that have arisen on plastic. The use of structural paints allows you to create original decor.
4. Soft touch A coloring composition that allows you to get a velvety to the touch surface. Items decorated with this kind of enamel create a feeling of softness and comfort.
5. Monad designed for pvc plastic. It adheres well to the base, UV resistant.

Such a wide range of compositions for painting allows you to choose an aerosol preparation suitable for a certain type of plastic.

Advantages and disadvantages of sprays

Aerosol enamels are in great demand, because they have the following advantages:

1. They do not require additional painting tools.
2. Convenient and easy to use (even a beginner will cope with spraying a spray paint).
3. Give a beautiful even spraying layer.
4. Storage does not require special conditions. Even the remains of unspent aerosol paint are protected from drying out and can be stored for a long time.
5. Suitable for creating a decorative design, as well as for uniform coloring.
6. They have a large palette of colors and allow you to simulate the structure of various materials (wood, metal).
7. The bright color of the paint is not prone to fading and retains its novelty for a long time.
8. Economical expense. One bottle of paint is enough for a long time.

But, like any product, aerosol dyes for plastic have their drawbacks. These include:

1. The lack of tinting. But this drawback is conditional, because the color range of coloring sprays for plastic is very large, and you can easily select the necessary shade. If you need a complex color, then tinters will create it, and refill spray paint - This service is available in most stores selling aerosol dyes.
2. With the inexperience of the master, the paint can form smudges on smooth plastic.Beginners, before proceeding with the coloring of the product, it is recommended to practice on an unnecessary piece of plastic having a similar structure.
3. Wide spraying area. If it is planned to paint only a small area, then it is necessary to cover the areas that are not to be painted with masking tape.
4. The density of the enamel is not regulated, you have to work with the consistency of the solution that is filled in the can.
5. The need for painting large areas to immediately buy a large number of cylinders.
6. When outdoor work is necessary to wait for warm, calm weather.

Despite the small flaws of aerosol formulations, masters very often use them to decorate plastic surfaces.

Areas of use

Aerosols for plastic products are used for:

• restoration of things that have lost their presentation;
• interior decoration;
• giving the product additional strength properties (resistance to abrasion, increase moisture resistance).

Easy-to-use coloring sprays allow you to work quickly and economically with a little skill.

Decorating Tools

Despite the fact that it is simple and convenient to paint with aerosols and this method allows you to do without painting tools, you still need to prepare the following:

• "Skin" of fine grain;
• water, detergent and soft rags;
• covering material;
• degreaser (white spirit or other alcohol-containing solvent);
• primer (for some types of plastic surfaces);
• gloves, goggles and a respirator.

If the item to be painted is heavily scratched or dented, it is additionally recommended to stock up on putty for plastic.

Preparation for painting

For beginners, the process of working with an aerosol dispenser may seem complicated, but the exact observance of all stages will help to achieve success. Before starting to paint, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the product. To do this, do the following:

1. Product cleaning. In order for the final result to please with beauty and durability, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the surface with water with the addition of detergent, deep contaminants can be washed with a hard brush. Do not be afraid to scratch the surface of the plastic: further grinding and applying enamel will make the surface smooth. But if the dirt is not completely removed, then the paint will lie unevenly and will soon begin to bubble or crack. After the item is washed, it must be rinsed with clean water to remove residual detergents and dried well.
2. Grinding. All small irregularities are smoothed out using a fine-grained skin. If the product has large cracks or dents, then before grinding them it is recommended to smooth them using putty for plastic.
3. Degreasing. Various grease stains worsen the adhesion of the enamel to the base, therefore it is necessary to remove them using degreasing agents. It is not necessary to rinse alcohol-containing degreasers, but other solvents must be removed by washing the product with clean water, and dried.
4. Padding. This step is not required for all types of plastic. How to determine the need for priming? Put the plastic thing in a large container of water: if it drowned, then the application of the primer can be skipped. In case there is doubt about the need for a primer, it is better to apply the primer. Additional priming will contribute to more durable adhesion of the enamel to the base.

After the soil has dried, you can start applying the paint.

How to work with a dye bottle

Paints in aerosol cans, when sprayed, form a fine suspension in the air, which settles not only on the object to be painted, but on other surfaces. In addition, small particles of paint can get into the eyes or the respiratory tract. To avoid this, do the following:

1. Covering material (for this purpose you can use plastic wrap, cardboard, old cloth, etc.) to cover all areas not intended for painting. Tap bottlenecks that do not need to be painted with masking tape.
2. Wear protective glasses, a respirator and gloves during operation.

After such preparation, you can paint. You need to do this as follows:

1. If the item to be painted has a small size, then to improve the quality of the painting it is better to place it on a horizontal surface laid with covering material.
2. Shake the enamel can for 30-40 seconds to mix the dye.
3. Remove the cap and release the first, test, stream of paint on an unnecessary basis, for example, on a piece of cardboard. This is necessary because air can accumulate in the atomizer and the first pieces of enamel will fly out with uneven “spitting”. After the dye begins to exit the cylinder evenly, you can begin to paint the plastic.
4. When spraying, move the hand with the aerosol in smooth movements, not lingering in one place. Long spraying of one area leads to the formation of streaks of enamel. Keep the aerosol at a distance of 20-30 cm from the surface to be painted.
5. After staining, allow the first layer to dry (approximately 20-30 minutes) and repaint. If necessary, apply the third and subsequent layers.

Despite the fact that the coloring solutions for plastic dry quickly, it is recommended to start using the product only after a day. During this time, the final polymerization of the coloring agent will occur, and the decorative layer will become durable.

Useful Tricks

To make the painting quality, professional masters recommend:

1. Acquire cylinders with interchangeable tips, making it possible to adjust the width of the jet of dye.
2. Apply a new layer only after the previous one dries.
3. If the product is supposed to be used frequently, it is recommended to apply more layers.

Observance of these little tricks and strict adherence to all stages of painting guarantees an excellent result.

It is very convenient to use aerosols for painting plastic products. If you select the type of coloring matter in accordance with the purpose of the thing and the type of plastic, then the decorated item will delight for a long time with its beautiful appearance.