i have some questions about painting pvc.
what kind of paint will stick to pcv?
do i need to lightly sand the pvc first?
are there any tricks i should know before i start?

 

I've found that PVC can be best colored with clothes dye. Although spray painting will work, it isn't nearly as durable.

I suggest RIT brand clothes dye... simply heat you PVC up in hot water, allowing the temperature to balance throughout the pipe.

Add the clothes dye, (powdered form), and stir to distribute the color. The longer you leave PVC submerged and exposed to the dye treated hot water, the darker the resulting color will be.

You can buff it afterwards with a non abrasive car wax to produce a water repellant shine. Very nice indeed. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

If you must paint, Krylon makes a spray that claims to bond to plastics. I tried it on some scuffed MC fenders a while back and was'nt too impressed with the longevity. The pressure washer didn't forgive it either.

Try the clothes dye method... when done right, the results will impress you.

 

thanks os. that sounds like something i have to try now [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] do you think hobby lobby would have that or who would the rit dye?

 

You betcha... Wal-Mart sells the RIT clothes dye, as do some clothing retailers.

Just make the water as hot as possible, short of boiling of course. Use enough water to completely cover your PVC parts.

Be prepared to leave some color behind in whatever tub, cannister, or container that you use for the dunking. Not a real good idea to use the bath tub or other item that your wife / Mom may be concerned with staining from the dye.

 

i dont think the wife would like a red and black tub [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] hehehe although we do plan on redoing the kids bathroom soon [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]