How do you prepare a plastic one gallon bucket for painting?
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Use a spray paint meant for plastic by Rustoleum or Krylon and Make sure you seal it with a clear UV protectant
Check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZn1eQihEM
Yes, scuffing/sanding the surface first will help the paint adhere much better. Are you using paint that says it is to be used on plastic? I have painted plastic with Rustoleum brand paint made to paint plastic and it has lasted for years! I did spray lightly, probably three coats after sanding lightly. Good Luck!
Use primer. Sanding lightly before the primer will help.
Thanks. I tried primer but I’ll try sanding as well. Thanks.
Exterior paint for the type of surface your painting
Thank you so much. I will most definitely check into this.