KRYLON FUSION SPRAY PAINT FOR PLASTIC

This forum is a place for our readers to pass on things they've figured out that will help other readers. Several folks who are experienced in building, collecting, and displaying putz houses stop by frequently, so check back for new ideas, and add some yourself. Any suggestions you have, things you've learned that you'd like to pass on, weird problems you need help with, all are welcome here. - Paul
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maria
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KRYLON FUSION SPRAY PAINT FOR PLASTIC

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Finally gave this stuff a real try. It's great. Not cheap but great
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Re: KRYLON FUSION SPRAY PAINT FOR PLASTIC

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More details, please. What did you paint? What are the applications for our hobby? Thanks - Paul
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Re: KRYLON FUSION SPRAY PAINT FOR PLASTIC

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Okay Paul here are some details.

As you may know, old plastic often yellows horribly. Some of my smaller pieces--like deer and sleds for example--for my putz scenes were once white or ivory--but are now disgustingly yellow. I tried everything to get the yellow out--and you have to be so careful because some of the lighter celluloid pieces are hollow, brittle and fragile and will dissolve/weaken with any exposure to water. Also the harder plastic pieces may not have the same scrubbing problems, but they yellow just as badly. Now normally I do not advocate painting anything vintage--and I certainly wouldn't do it to a rare or antique find--but these smaller more inexpensive pieces I am not adverse to restoring with paint.

Before the Krylon fusion paint for plastic, there weren't many options--the paint just did not stick to plastic--this stuff does.

Now as with any spray, you have to hold the can the proper distance from the object--don't over spray etc. If you are careful, you can get a very "air-brushed look".
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Re: KRYLON FUSION SPRAY PAINT FOR PLASTIC

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A friend with a theatre related job needed some of those cheap rain ponchos in another color, and the paint stuck to THOSE! So that's impressive. Thanks for the tip, Maria - Paul
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