Painting plastic is a relatively simple process. Most any amateur painter can accomplish this task as long as he understands the crucial preparation steps that are essential to a long-lasting finish. If you plan to paint plastic capping on wrought iron railing, you shouldn't have too much trouble as long as you familiarize yourself with the proper preparation and application techniques before you get started. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Wait for a dry, warm day.
2. Cover the wrought iron railing adjacent to the plastic capping with blue painter's tape.
3. Abrade the surface of the plastic capping to promote paint adhesion. Do this by gently sanding it with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper. Stop sanding when the plastic is slightly rough to the touch.
4. Apply a thin coat of oil-based primer to the plastic capping. Allow the primer to dry for two hours.
5. Wash the primer from the paintbrush using mineral spirits. Wash the brush at least three times.
6. Apply a coat of paint to the plastic capping in the same manner as you did the primer in step four.
7. Allow the paint to dry for at least two hours. Apply additional coats of paint as necessary.
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