Painting boat trailer fenders?

[bikerider]

Hi all, I have a 94' Shoreland'r jetski trailer that somebody unfortunately spray painted the white plastic fenders on. About half the paint stuck and about half has flaked off. I have tried getting all the paint off including pressure washing them but it isn't going to happen. My question is; have any of you had success painting plastic trailer fenders with spray paint meant for plastic? I am wondering if it will hold up or if I will end up in the same boat I'm in now.

 

[gm280]

Hi all, I have a 94' Shoreland'r jetski trailer that somebody unfortunately spray painted the white plastic fenders on. About half the paint stuck and about half has flaked off. I have tried getting all the paint off including pressure washing them but it isn't going to happen. My question is; have any of you had success painting plastic trailer fenders with spray paint meant for plastic? I am wondering if it will hold up or if I will end up in the same boat I'm in now.

If you can figure out exactly what type plastic it is, there are primers for such things. Then you could use whatever paint you like. JMHO

 

[MH Hawker]

krylon makes paint for plastic

 

[bikerider]

If you can figure out exactly what type plastic it is, there are primers for such things. Then you could use whatever paint you like. JMHO

I'm not exactly sure how I would do that.

 

[bikerider]

krylon makes paint for plastic

That's the paint I would most likely try. Just thought I would ask here first to see if anyone has tried it.

 

[82rude]

Krylon yes, and works great.

 

[Grub54891]

I'd go with the krylon, As with any painting, make sure to have them clean of all oil/grease. Wipe them down with acetone before painting. BUT be sure to test a small area on the underside with the acetone, it could melt the plastic type. If it does you will have to try to just clean them thourghly.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I use the krylon as a base primer on a variety of plastic parts.

If it doesn't work out.... New shoreland'r fenders are about $40 ea

 

[gm280]

Yes some times, depending on the composition of the plastic, both Lacquer Thinner and Acetone can dissolve the plastic. But not to worry. if you thoroughly clean the plastic with soap (detergent) and water and dry them off real good, you will be okay.

 

[Woodonglass]

You might find this an informative read...http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/painting-plastic/

 

[gm280]

You might find this an informative read...http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/painting-plastic/

Good read WOG. :thumb:
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[Scott06]

You can paint them but ne plastic fenders are $25-40 on line probably not worth the hassle