I teach Antique Brown Oak Heart grain, and much more in The Faux Wood Workshop. Includes narrated video, ebook instruction with high res images and more. You’ll learn every detail of every step of graining in gorgeous faux Curly Maple in my Curly Maple and Lapis Tutorial. Let cure according to paint manufacturer recommendations. Apply 2 or 3 thin coats, let dry, sand lightly, damp dust and then apply a light touch up coat. The wood species you choose for your grain will determine your base coat color.Īgain, use a non-latex spray color (all purpose spray cans are typically Alkyd, so you’re safe with that). Any good spray primer (including self-etching or 2 stage if you have the luxury of a booth) will do. I like Kilz brand acrylic primer rolled on in 2 or 3 very thin layers and lightly sanded.Īvoid latex primer (spray or brush/roll) for this project as we want to keep it as thin and durable as possible. Once your plastic is s cuffed and prepped, apply a good primer. Getting paint to adhere to plastic requires the preparation described above. The same is true of all-in-one paint and primer.
Note: Plastic spray paint available in hardware/home stores is a gimmick that just doesn’t do what it claims. This will ensure that your primer will adhere to the plastic case.Īny auto body supply (and some auto parts and craft stores) will carry a plastic adhesion spray. For the rest of us… start by getting a product such as SEM Plastic Prep. Many of you (especially auto body folks) will be familiar with this process. Plastic Prep Adhesion Spray: Over the years, experience has taught me that some surfaces need special attention before primer will adhere.Ī quick Google search revealed that the plastic used to make my iPad case needed to be treated with a plastic adhesion spray before priming.
Use blue tape or other low-tac masking tape to block all openings for buttons, ports and the outermost edges of the case.
Any build up of material inside of the case shell could cause discoloring of the pad device or phone it’self. Mask Carefully: It’s important to limit all prep, primer, paint and glaze to the outer, visible part of the case, while keeping the inside of the case clean. This will provide “tooth” for your plastic prep and primer to grab on to. Sand: Scuff the plastic thoroughly in multiple directions using 180 grit paper, then damp dust using rubbing alcohol.
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