Plastics and paint

[BigBear]

So...

I have something made out of "ABS plastic". Can it be hydro-dipped painted, or spray painted, or... what/help?

Ok, ok... it's a trumpet made out of plastic (google "Tiger Trumpet") and I'd like to get one hydro-dipped (or whatever) in a camo finish?!?!?!?! Is it do-able?!?!?!

HAHAHAHA...

[Great-Kazoo]

It should be doable in hydro. Painting ABS plastic, requires lots of prep, or having an auto body hook up.

[ben4372]

For sure you could dip it. And a guy with an air brush and some model paints could do almost anything if he had skill.

[Wulf202]

if you want to paint it, you need to use paints with flex additives like bumper paint.

[BigBear]

Thanks for the replies! Time to get it figured out!! I'll hopefully post pics when done.

[CHA-LEE]

Go to a local hobby shop and look for spray paint that is designed for painting clear RC Car bodies made of lexan. That paint is flexible and will stick to plastic well.

[JMBD2112]

I used duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint to paint my AICS skins and it worked pretty good