Painting plastics

[chevyrestoguy]

To prep the part, I use a product called "Ting". You can get it at most auto paint supply stores. It comes in a container that resembles the one Gatorade sells their powdered mix in. It has the consistency of something between car wax and Softscrub. A good nylon bristle brush, lots of Ting, flush with lots of water, repeat at least 3 times. I've never had a part peel, lift, or fisheye using this stuff.

I agree with N2Trux. Light coats only. Heavy coats tend to bury the grain (texture), and it'll look like you painted the part with Krylon enamel. I also recommend SEM products. They'll cost a little more than the stuff at the local home store, but the results are worth it.