Painting accessories - What type of paint?

[sbrecke1]

I've got a grey set of 1/2 doors and a grey bikini top - I want them both black. What's the best way to get them that way? Paint? What kind? What won't rub off? Thanks.

Sam

 

[CruisinGA]

depends on the material...

there is vinyl-specific paint, in case that is what they are made of..

 

[Doug_S]

If you're not that interested in having something that is super shiny then have 'em powder coated. It will be durable and at the same time nice to look at.

 

[Weaver]

if you use some kind of spray paint, i am a HUGE advocate of anything duplicolor.

SEMs got some great products as well, allthough they're a bit more reclusive.

 

[oldIron]

My guess is since you are talking bikini top these are some type of canvas. I have seen canvas half doors and custom fabbed metal ones, so if they are metal, paint or powder coat as already stated. Read somewhere, maybe even on this board that RIT dye may work. I would make up the RIT dye in a small tub where the doors fit into flat. Make it just deep enough to cover them. Same for the top if possible so there are no fold lines. I would probably try this before using fabric paint, but it is available. Vinyl paint is always an option, I have used it many times in the past when I wanted to change the interior color of a car I had. My only concern with paint is that it would flake off as the top and doors flapped during higher speeds. MAybe even try a upholestry shop and ask them what works. Good luck, if you try the RIT dye let us know how it works.

 

[crushr]

My experience with painting vinyl is it doesn't hold up well to any type of abrasion. You'd likely be happier selling the gray items and buying black ones.