Good paint for acrylic?

[prv]

Finishing off my binnacle project involves some acrylic parts. Unfortunately I've only been able to source the required size in transparent material, whereas aesthetically I think white would work better. So I've just ordered the clear with the intention of painting it.

Unfortunately it's quite hard to google for paint suitable for use on acrylic, because there is a common type of paint which is itself made of the stuff.

Can anyone suggest what type of paint would be best? I'm looking for a smooth semi-gloss finish. The binnacle is protected under a canvas cover when the boat is not in use, though ideally I want something hardwearing anyway.

Pete

 

[pampas]

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=151318 Is this what you are looking for?

 

[prv]

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=151318 Is this what you are looking for?

Not really - they're mostly talking about acrylic paint (not paint for acrylic) and I can't take seriously someone who assumes that "plastic" is a single material that can be treated the same way.

Pete

 

[Rigger Mortice]

When I replaced the side windows on my boat I wanted to paint the bits where the Sikaflex was so that I could be sure that it wasn't possible to see the Sikaflex through the perspex. I bought a couple of aerosols of plastic paint from Halfords. I think it was their own brand, but would have to check. I painted the perspex on the underside. It worked very well.

 

[rob2]

Richard Hare (writing in PBO) advocates the use of Sadolin Ultra on almost all substrates - he painted some acrylic which survived for years in the garden.

Rob.

 

[prv]

Richard Hare (writing in PBO) advocates the use of Sadolin Ultra on almost all substrates - he painted some acrylic which survived for years in the garden.

Thanks - but are you sure that's the right name? Sadolin Ultra appears to be a translucent woodstain...

Pete

 

[Bertramdriver]

I strongly recommend Plastidip HCF. It's a water based acrylic formulation that dries to a hard, smooth satin finish. I've re painted all the window frames on my boat with it and it produces a really good look.
www.plastidip.co.uk 01730 823123

 

[nigelmercier]

I would have thought that acrylic paint would be ideal, I use it on polycarbonate.

 

[alahol2]

Not sure why you can't get white acrylic. eg... http://www.trentplastics.co.uk/2012/coloured-acrylic/white-acrylic/cat_55.html
I've used these people for acrylic windows, they will cut to size/pattern, radius corners, polish edges etc. Must be easier than painting?

 

[prv]

Not sure why you can't get white acrylic

If you can find me 100/94 tube in white, at a reasonable price for two short lengths (6" or so each), then I'll buy it.

Pete

 

[prv]

I strongly recommend Plastidip HCF. It's a water based acrylic formulation that dries to a hard, smooth satin finish. I've re painted all the window frames on my boat with it and it produces a really good look.

I would have thought that acrylic paint would be ideal, I use it on polycarbonate.

Ta. I might give that a go, then.

Pete