I am making a coat tree for my Son’s room. I am using his toy dinosaurs (plastic) cut in 1/2 for the hooks. I don’t want to change the type/color of paint because they are the colors I used in his room and it’s what I have; however, with lightly coated spray paint and 2 days, they are still tacky to touch- I’m assuming from using the wrong type of paint and it will not cure. Is there a type of spray clear coat that DOES work on plastic I could use? Guess I could always try mod podge?
You may have put too thick of a coat of paint on the dinosaurs and maybe put the second coat of paint on before the first coat was dry. You could try and scrub the paint off of it and try and paint them again. You would want to do a light coat of paint and let it dry completely before putting the second coat on. Make sure the polyurethane spray you use dries clear.
Countertop grade 2-part epoxy resin.....it hardens strong as steel, dries crystal clear, is equivalent to 40 coats of shellac or polyurethane. It will look great and last forever
I agree with Kyle. Since it is still tacky, it won't dry. I tried spray painting rubbery plastic last year and I could never get it dry. It was tacky and with little hands touching it, it just came off in a mess. You need something like a resin that will thickly coat it and harden like Kyle said. Use envirotex or another brand of resin. You can pour it on.
I’ve had the same problem with a plastic octopus. I contacted Rustoleum and they commented at some plastics and rubbers just will not work with some spray paints. They offered me a refund. I suggest you contact your spray paint manufacturer and see what they can offer you for a solution or compensation.
Unless you spray painted it really really thick instead of thin layers then let dry according to the can instructions there is no reason for it to still be tacky. Let them sit for a few days and see. Otherwise try a spray matte finish poly in a can to see if that will seal them.
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Minwax Quick Dry Spray Polyurethane. If they are still tacky use A paper towel with Goo Gone and wipe them down.
I second what William suggested.
You may have put too thick of a coat of paint on the dinosaurs and maybe put the second coat of paint on before the first coat was dry. You could try and scrub the paint off of it and try and paint them again. You would want to do a light coat of paint and let it dry completely before putting the second coat on. Make sure the polyurethane spray you use dries clear.
Spray paint does't work on certain types of rubber. I tried spray painting rain boots once and they never dried :(
Countertop grade 2-part epoxy resin.....it hardens strong as steel, dries crystal clear, is equivalent to 40 coats of shellac or polyurethane. It will look great and last forever
Hi Kyle-
I know this isn’t the same, but I have it on hand- Varathane Clear Satin Water-Based Interior Polyurethane- do you think it might work?
I would def. try mod podge! Or you could do an epoxy spray (spray it outside!).
If you have a safe sunny spot, see if they will dry for you. I would then use a clear drying spray on sealer. Good luck and stay well!
P.S. I love the colors and idea!
Amazon carries Rust-Oleum 249127 Painter's Touch Multi Purpose Spray Paint, 12-Ounce, Flat Black
I agree with Kyle. Since it is still tacky, it won't dry. I tried spray painting rubbery plastic last year and I could never get it dry. It was tacky and with little hands touching it, it just came off in a mess. You need something like a resin that will thickly coat it and harden like Kyle said. Use envirotex or another brand of resin. You can pour it on.
Here's a post that might help - https://craftsbyamanda.com/tips-for-painting-on-plastic/
I’ve had the same problem with a plastic octopus. I contacted Rustoleum and they commented at some plastics and rubbers just will not work with some spray paints. They offered me a refund. I suggest you contact your spray paint manufacturer and see what they can offer you for a solution or compensation.
I would get a spray varnish or poly if you want to keep the color.
I appreciate everyone’s advice, suggestions, comments and efforts! I’ll update with my method and results....
Mod Podge actually has a hard coat finish you can use. I've had this tacky problem before, too!
Hello, definitely you will want to use the mod podge, it's a guaranteed finish!
Unless you spray painted it really really thick instead of thin layers then let dry according to the can instructions there is no reason for it to still be tacky. Let them sit for a few days and see. Otherwise try a spray matte finish poly in a can to see if that will seal them.