I will just ask the experts...I am interested in painting the plastics on my 400ex. I am looking for advice on what type of prep work and what type of paint I should use. Any help would be appreciated.

 

I really think you should use stickers, but if you want to paint it , so be it. if I remember all the steps , you can start off buy scuffing the surface with a scotchbrite pad( new and clean) you can wash down the plastic with rubbing alcohol. then prime and spray, I know that some enamels will flex well enough to stand up the constant flexing, but I would ask that you check with some pro's , and get more info.I have been away from it for about 10 years.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

dont even think about painting the plastics on your quad
it dosent look good and it will chip off all the time if your gonna waste the money on paint just save it and go to your local aftermarket shop and buy some new plastics .

 

i painted my 95 warrior. no problems yet......

sanded with 220
primed two times
painted two times
clear coated once...........
under 50.00

i will see what i can do for some pics..... or i can mail you some if interested.......... tim

 

Man, EX plastic OE is so cheap why paint it?

 

Well then, I don't think I will paint it now.

 

I just have not seen any graphics kits that I like.

 

if i were you i wouldnt paint your plastic ..its cheep enough to get new ones and i you want anything for your quad like plastics or stickers kits or seet covers ..check out www.kandkatv.com..i get everything from him..

 

Painting can be done.... but you need to consult some professional help...
I know for a fact that you MUST add a flex-addative or it will fall off in sheets! The flex-addative helps to keep it pliable and bend with the plastic as it moves.

I've seen some pretty trick paint jobs, but the others are right... it will eventually crack and peel.
One good roll over is all it takes.