What is the best way to paint a plastic bucket??
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Hamtil Construction LLC on Mar 04, 2013Well, I've never tried to do it, but generally when you paint plastic a "bonding primer" is recommended for the base coat. This type of primer is formulated to bond to plastics and PVC material, thus creating a suitable surface for the finish paint to adhere on. You might inquire at Sherwin Williams about their KEM Aqua product or something similar. For really extreme cases, X-I-M brand is a good choice, but be warned that there is a difference between the "water born" and "solvent born". The solvent born X-I-M is high VOC and should probably be avoided in this case.Helpful Reply
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Z on Mar 04, 2013I always use Krylon Fusion made for spray painting plastics. It's awesome. http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/Helpful Reply
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Jayme on Mar 04, 2013Thanks so much Becky. I will definitely be looking for that.Helpful Reply
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Mary Insana on Mar 04, 2013Becky, you're right it was Krylon Fusion that i used. I checked my cans after i posted earlier but never got back on here until now to correct it. Like Becky said it is awesome. I had used it to paint those white plastic yard chairs that so many of us have and they turned out great.Helpful Reply
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4Real Linda on Jan 28, 2015Plastic spray paint at LowesHelpful Reply
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Jogrybali on Apr 06, 2015you are all so lucky to have the shops close by. I live in Bali,Indonesia and I have to order materials online Have a nice day jogry1 marked as helpful Reply
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Cathy Tanksley Garrard on Jun 01, 2015The chairs have a finish that would bond with Fusion, but the plastic buckets have a slick finish and it won't bond. It still peels off. I have tried it.Helpful Reply
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