Spraying plastics, primer?

[kramdra]

I said I would never bother spraying again but I have decided to do it while I have time. Ive got a large tub of old acrylic/cellulose metalic paint which looks ok plus plenty of acrylic clear. I do have a compressor and a cheap spray gun.

I do not have primer. Since panels are plastic and paint is plastic, it seems somewhat redundant in my mind. However I know panels are soft plastic and rattle can paint sinks in, when high velocity flys hit it. First panel will be nose cone, so it will get many flys.

Should I bother with primer? Is there a primer that gives a hard, fly resistant layer? What to get?

Im told that water based paints are now as good as 2k, but the good stuff is impossible to get. Any alternatives?

[Riejufixing]

[jeffyjeff]

If you are going to paint ABS, you need to apply a product called "adhesion promoter" before you primer or paint. Google "auto paint adhesion promoter". I have had good success with just adhesion promoter, primer, and rattlecan paint on several bikes I have reconditioned. You'll be surprised what you can achieve with some patience, elbow grease, and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper, rubbing compound, and polishing compound. Really...professional results are possible. Good luck.
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