You know, speaking of PVC pipe, I was reading somewhere (don't ask, I can't
remember where, it was on the Web) that PVC when exposed to high
temperatures, releases noxious fumes. The solution was to use ABS piping
instead.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of rrsegarra
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 7:00 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Painting plastic - THE FINAL WORD!
Go figure, the one day I don't go online is the day that an area that I am
an expert in is brought up. I do leather and vinyl repair as well as plastic
repair and paint touchup. If you are going to paint pvc pipe you need to
* wash the parts with comet (this ensures a clean surface as well as scuffs
it up) use a scotchbright pad to clean it.
* Wash it with denatured alcohol or some other wax and grease remover (to
remove the comet reside)
* get a tack rag and wipe off any dust
* buy a adhesion promoter. SEM makes a "ehh" adhesion promoter. I use either
Montana or Dupont adhesion promoters. Sem comes in an aerosol can so you
wont need a spray gun and compressor. the others don't. You can buy most sem
products at a well equipped parts store, Dupont and Montana can be purchased
at a automotive paint store, Napa stores sell auto paint products, but don't
let them talk you into using Martin Senore adhesion promoter it stinks.
* Buy a good quality spray can paint in black. Make sure its a high
temperature rated since engines can get quite hot. When spraying it have a
heat gun/hair drier handy. If you add energy to a chemical reaction you get
a more volatile reaction. Paint that is heat cured is less likely to peel or
chip. That's why a good body shop has an oven to bake your car in after they
paint it.
Ralph
99 Dakota
318
Topper
graphics
matching trailer
> Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:06:42 -0500
> From: Kenneth Berntsen <kenneth@berntsen.cc>
> Subject: RE: DML: Painting Plastic 101
> - --- Kyle Kozubal <grndak4x4@home.com> wrote:
> > Well after searching and calling nearly every
> > plumbling supply store in my
> > area, I find no one carries black ABS sewer pipe. So
> > I am stuck with white
> > PVC pipe. I do not want white PVC under my hood,
> > thus I need to paint it. I
> > assume the surface has to be oil and dirt free, but
> > what else can I do to
> > ensure a good paint coat, one which will not flake
> > or peel off. Should the
> > smooth surface be 'scuffed' up with a Scotch Brite
> > pad or something similar?
> > Do I need to primer this plastic? Any special kind
> > of paint to use?? Help!
> > :)
> >
> > I am going to measure, cut, assembly, and glue
> > together the 'poboy' intake
> > tubing this weekend. I thought it would be easier to
> > paint it when
> > everything is together and 'glued' together with the
> > PVC cement. This way, I
> > can also sand down any imperfections in the plastic
> > the mold left.
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
> >
> >
>
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