How to paint plexiglass?

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Feb 20, 2006 | 02:49 PM

DjCritterus

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How to paint plexiglass?

O.K. I have some items I made from plexiglass. I want to paint the underside so it shows through. What kind of paint would need to be used for this. I know a primer won't work because the paint won't show through it. Any suggestions on technique or type of paint. I was going to use the Duplicolor DSGM338 that matches the artic white paint on my vert and the paint code.

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Feb 20, 2006 | 03:38 PM

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That's all you need. Just be sure to get several coats on so light won't show through. It will look like glass.

Feb 20, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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Yep that's all you have to do the Dupli-Color worked great for me. I was surprised at how easy it was and how well it sticks.

Feb 20, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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looks great...nice work

Feb 20, 2006 | 07:39 PM

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wipe it really clean because any oils left from your hands will repel the paint. spray several light coats to prevent runs and allow like 15 minuted between coats.

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