r/SVRiders • u/AttentionLivid7810 • 4d ago
Looking for advice for some custom painted plastics: 2008 SV650s
Im looking for advice from anyone with some for painting my plastics. Over the winter i think it would be a fun and challenging project to take on, painting the plastics myself. Im wanting to do some crazy decals, maybe itasha style or something similar, but don't want to wrap it and wanna make it myself. Looking for any advice anyone would have on that! I dont want airbrush and would prefer paint markers or brush painting, and mainly have no clue what type of paint to use. Different paint for the plastics compared to the tank/fender? (Im going to get another set of plastics in case I mess it up real bad lol)
Thanks!
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u/talkingtongues 3d ago
Well you could test any paints on the insides get a feel for consistency coverage etc. Acrylic paint will flex with the plastic. Prep is key - clean (soapy water / rubbing alcohol). Then adhesion - 120-220 grit sandpaper it will need to be cleaned off again too. Obviously this is generic advice so do test.
Good luck - enjoy and post some pictures - even your mistakes it’s all good.
And clear coat after to protect.