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I'm painting the exterior chrome pieces on my 2006 Explorer and I want to paint them gunmetal gray. The only problem is is that I can't find any plastic spray paint in that color! Any suggestions?
 



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Is it possible to use paint that's not specified for plastic if I prime it and prepare it properly? Because I found a general use spray paint in the right color.
 






Yes you can paint it if you prep it right, granted you will still have a good chance of it peeling away...
 






just a thought, i know auto paint suppliers, some can mix, and put any paint you want in a rattle can. although here they run about 30-40 bux a rattle can.
 












I don't know anything about SEM but it looks like it would work. It's always better to get a plastic/trim paint other than using normal car paint. Less chance of pealing.
 






BTW, for surface prep. I would wash the parts with mild soap and water. Scuff with a gray (fine) Scotch Brite pad, wash again with soap and water, then go at it with adhesion promoter and then paint.
 






I don't know anything about SEM but it looks like it would work. It's always better to get a plastic/trim paint other than using normal car paint. Less chance of pealing.

Yep. It has a "flex agent" in it to help with that.

SEM makes good stuff. I believe I've used their paint on my bumpers.
 






Yep. It has a "flex agent" in it to help with that.

SEM makes good stuff. I believe I've used their paint on my bumpers.


I usually stay away from painting plastic. :)
 






Thanks for the info, guys. I don't know where to get that SEM paint, though.
 












I usually stay away from painting plastic. :)

My Dodge Dart's plastic grill was painted with Argent Silver from the factory. I painted mine body color using the same paint I used on the car. So far so good...

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Thanks for the link, Rick. And that's one sweet car.
 






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