Painting PVC

[Jedi Belinos]

I am working on a few hilts. These are going to be used for actual dueling so I need a painting solution that will last and be durable. I have tried a few basic techniques but nothing gives the quality I want. What I am trying to do is paint the outside of a PVC pipe that I have cut out to go over my hilt (sink tube) I want the last few coats to be a paint called PlastiDip which is a rubber type paint for a good grip. I am having a hard time finding a primer paint that will work. I have cleaned the PVC to get rid of any sediments that was left on it but still cannot get the paint to stick properly. It usually just ends up chipping off and pealing. Any advice from those who have painted PVC for their hilts? Thanks.

[Ryma Mara]

Have you sanded the pvc to make sure theres something for the paint/primer to stick to?

[vortextwist]

again do people not read? damn sid read the post!

[Ryma Mara]

I did and all he said was he cleaned it not sanded it.

theres a huge world of differance.

[darthdan]

anyways... have you considered using Rhino lining? It comes in several colors and gives a good textured grip that is almost indestructible. Its used to line pickup beds, you can probably find it at most major auto supply stores.

[Jedi-Loreen]

I tried this other rubber type paint, by Rust-o-leum I think, on my PVC grip 4 years ago, it wouldn't stay on. I removed it all and sanded and reprimed and painted more of the rubber grip material, but it still didn't stay, so I gave up and sanded it again and just used Krylon Fusion paint.

It's a good idea to use that stuff, but I don't think it's very practicle to put it on PVC.

[Firebird21]

Did you clean the plastic thoroughly with Rubbing Alcohol?

There’s a substance on the plastic called a Release Agent used to get the plastic out of the mold (think of it as buttering a pan) the only way to get it off is to use rubbing alcohol or a special plastic cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is cheaper.

If you're real concerned about it clean it 3 times to be sure you get it all off.

Clean it before you sand it and just before you paint it and you should be good to go. The also have some aerosol plastic primers at most Automotive stores that would help adhesion.



Also read this.

[Chuber]

I only use RUST-OLEUM Plastic Primer:

http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=40

and RUST-OLEUM Painter's Touch (mate black).

Just sand a little bit... The best results you 'll get after five to six days. Be patient my young padawan

[Luke-SkyMarcher]

I used to use plasti-dip, but the stuff just peels right off. I found (through advice here, actually) that truck bed liner sticks much better, and still has a nice grip. With this stuff, you don't even need primer, just sand it and make sure it's clean. Here are some of my sabers that have this on them.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1165233/Seven.JPG







The stuff is great and sticks to pretty much anything and is very hard to get off. You can typically find it in the auto paint section in Wal-mart. If you look at the "clamp" on the Vader hilt, it is PVC coated with this stuff.
Hope this helps you out.

-Luke

[jedi1789]

If you are paintin the blade DON'T.... Use tape, the paint just chipps off.. I learned this from a tut on making a stunt saber.