Paint recommendation for black pieces

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chrisratz

chrisratz

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Does anyone have a specific rattle can paint to recommend for wiper blade holders, roof rack and the rear wind deflector? The stuff I used last time didn't last long.

I know a thread like this has got to exist here somewhere, but I can't find it.
 
I can't remember what I used last time but it looks like butt on my black pieces too. I picked up some Rustoleum Professional (their industrial line) and this time will bake it onto the parts after I spray them to make it much harder. The big thing is sun fade and people seem to really like Rustoleum for how well it stands up to the sunlight in the long term. Hopefully this stuff holds up.
 
I've used black plastidip for trim pieces with great results. Especially good if you like the matte look. Depending on if you actually use you roof rack, it may not be the best option for the top since it tears easily.
 
Rustoleum Professional Grade Flat Black for the wiper holders. It reduces the glare from the sun. As the oem paint faded my holders exposing shiny metal, I kept getting blinded when the sun hit them just the right way. Flat black took care of it.
 
Spook50 said:
I can't remember what I used last time but it looks like butt on my black pieces too. I picked up some Rustoleum Professional (their industrial line) and this time will bake it onto the parts after I spray them to make it much harder. The big thing is sun fade and people seem to really like Rustoleum for how well it stands up to the sunlight in the long term. Hopefully this stuff holds up.
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Old Blue said:
Rustoleum Professional Grade Flat Black for the wiper holders. It reduces the glare from the sun. As the oem paint faded my holders exposing shiny metal, I kept getting blinded when the sun hit them just the right way. Flat black took care of it.
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Thanks. Rustoleum Professional it is.
 
pavieSD said:
I've used black plastidip for trim pieces with great results. Especially good if you like the matte look. Depending on if you actually use you roof rack, it may not be the best option for the top since it tears easily.
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Yes, I am very familiar with plastidip. I think my trucks at about 30% coverage right now lol. I do use the roofrack once in a while, so I need to use paint.
 
Pulled my side mirrors off last night and got one taken apart (just separated the main mirror body from the mount. Glass portion is just masked off). Sanded with 150 grit to get the worst of the old stuff off, then a "cleanup" sanding with 320. Cleaned it with acetone, sprayed some Rustoleum on it and baked it for a couple hours at about 190-200. The paint still feels a little soft when you pull it out, but hardens good when it cools. Getting ready to spray the main body and when it's done and reassembled I'll take a side-by-side comparison pic of the two.

So far the combination of Rustoleum and baking seems to work like a champ. The real test will be seeing how long it lasts out in the elements.

I think the old paint was Krylon. Crap paint :rolleyes:
 
Guys in my club constantly recommend the Appliance Paint that Rustoleum does. Supposedly lasts very long and pretty UV stable. I used the regular black rustoleum stuff and has held up pretty well for me.
 
I found some Rustoleum Trim and Bumper paint at Lowe's or Home D. It drys to a satin black and seems very fade resistant.
 
The rustoleum is durable and can prevent corrosion though I know it doesn't offer UV protection so fading could be a problem.
 
Spook50 said:
Pulled my side mirrors off last night and got one taken apart (just separated the main mirror body from the mount. Glass portion is just masked off). Sanded with 150 grit to get the worst of the old stuff off, then a "cleanup" sanding with 320. Cleaned it with acetone, sprayed some Rustoleum on it and baked it for a couple hours at about 190-200. The paint still feels a little soft when you pull it out, but hardens good when it cools. Getting ready to spray the main body and when it's done and reassembled I'll take a side-by-side comparison pic of the two.

So far the combination of Rustoleum and baking seems to work like a champ. The real test will be seeing how long it lasts out in the elements.

I think the old paint was Krylon. **** paint :rolleyes:
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Pardon the stupid question, but do you have a special oven for this, or are you just using your kitchen oven?
 
Use zero rust paint you can best on it with a hammer the next day after you spray it and it doesn't even hurt the paint comes out a nice mate black.
 
Where are you findind Zero rust rattle cans?
 
chrisratz said:
Pardon the stupid question, but do you have a special oven for this, or are you just using your kitchen oven?
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You could use a kitchen oven, but it will smell for a few hours after doing it. I just bought a large toaster oven (has convection too, which is pretty neat but not a critical feature) that I keep in my shop. Keep the temp at around 180-ish and you're good. With the temperature swing on mine due to the mechanical switch that's integral to the thermostat, it swings from 200* peak to 145* minimum. Those are the off/on temps that mine cycles.

I bake for about two hours after spraying, then pull the rack out with the part(s) on it and let it cool and finish curing overnight so the paint gets good and hard.
 
Rustoleum Hardhat spray paint is great and durable plus it's cheap. If your painting plastic make sure you use a plastic primer. Like any paint make sure the surface is prepared properly or your new paint job won't last and will look like crap. Take your time do it right the first time. Having to re-do a paint job is a major drag.
 
I have had good luck with John Deer Blitz Black spray paint. It has a nice matte satin look. I have used it on my wiper arms, roof rack, bumpers and to touch up the frame. People even paint hot rods with it. It was developed by Valspar to be used on heavy equipment and can be used in high heat areas.
 
Duplicolor

I have been pretty lucky using the Duplicolor hi temp engine paint. They also have a hi temp clear. I don't know how it does in years, but it does spray very well and does not run very bad. It really covers well and I have used the engine green/gray. It just has a great finish for a can.


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