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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 10:31 PM
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Best way to paint plastic?
Today I bought a pair of sunglasses for a costume. I'd checked everywhere else and found nothing similar or as gothic looking. The frame is chrome, with dark lenses. Surrounding the lens is a gray round piece extending over and around the lens.

I want to paint this gray portion black.

The lenses can't be removed and they help hold the gray round piece in place.

Should I try painting them and, if so, what is the best method?

Thanks!
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Philostopher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 10:32 PM
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1. Hobby enamel might work.
The stuff they make for painting plastic model cars and planes. It's definitely designed to paint plastic surfaces.
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NoPasaran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 10:35 PM
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2. I'd mask the lenses and use spray paint.
Do it soon so by tomorrow the fumes won't be so strong.
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BiggJawn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 10:38 PM
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3. Use a black marker, like a sharpie or El Marko...
Quick, black, and cheap.
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chrisesq Donating Member (238 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 10:42 PM
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4. Scuff up the surface with fine grit sandpaper
Otherwise it will just flake off.
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Military Brat Donating Member (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 11:13 PM
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5. Check your local hardware store
There's a new kind of spray paint available which will paint plastic. Works like a charm.
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DuctapeFatwa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-03 11:34 PM
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6. black nail polish
unless you are allergic to it
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