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Martin Oostrom@Kerry COXKerry, master of all things plastic. Once more I have a question for thee.
I’ve got a Toyota rally car in white plastic. It will be done in a white with red/green decals version. The plastic is perfectly white, no flow marks etc. Do I need to paint it, or can I get away with a thorough polishing and a varnish when done? Or do I need to paint it white to avoid yellowing of the plastic after a few years?
Cheers,
Martin
I’ve got a Toyota rally car in white plastic. It will be done in a white with red/green decals version. The plastic is perfectly white, no flow marks etc. Do I need to paint it, or can I get away with a thorough polishing and a varnish when done? Or do I need to paint it white to avoid yellowing of the plastic after a few years?
Cheers,
Martin
6 October 2018, 13:20
Wim van der LuijtSince this is an public message I'll put my two cents in too. IMHO you need to protect the plastic from the influence of UV light. Paint is in order.......
6 October 2018, 13:23
Martin OostromThis is exactly why I made a public post😎
Thanks for your reply Wim, much appreciated.
6 October 2018, 14:37
Kerry COXGood morning, how are you mate. ?
I hope I can answer your question on the white bare plastic.
It is possible to polish up any plastic to a sheen that is equal to what a top paint job looks like, but as to the uv effects, Peter and I suggest the you keep it in q dark room. 🙂
Other than that cryptic comment, I would follow Wim's lead and give it a lick of paint. 😉
6 October 2018, 20:42
Martin OostromSo, no cutting corners with painting then. Thanks guys.
Feeling very tired at the moment due to some family affairs. I will keep you posted, but via pm 😉
6 October 2018, 22:33