Best Paint to use for Console Cases etc?

I was just wondering whats the best paint to use for Spraying Plastic Console Cases etc? I was thinking the Polycarbonate Paint thats used for Model Car Shells etc?
Dan

You might want to try something like Vinyl Dye. It goes on similiar to spray paint, but based off a different technology.

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PC case modders having been using it for years. It can produce some fantastic results.

GnarlyDan said:

I was just wondering whats the best paint to use for Spraying Plastic Console Cases etc? I was thinking the Polycarbonate Paint thats used for Model Car Shells etc?
Dan

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The polycarb paint is good but it tends to go on thick as its normally used on the inside of the clear shells.

I always use acrylic car paints as you can get all kinds of plastic primers,both clear and coloured to use as a base before your colour and laquer coat.

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krylon makes a plastic "bonding" type of spray paint that may be good...but I havent used it as of yet.

Just make sure you pick a flat, non texture, non latex.
Flat enamels stick good, and allow for sanding and repainting easily.

If you do plastic models then by all means use your air brush.
The prepping is where its at though, nothing will stick, or it will come out uneven if its not prepped perfectly.

Most anyone can make it look nice, but after its been touched and used for a little while...thats where the prep / paint difference comes in. If the plastic has a texture, then wet sand it all before painting...otherwise I would just toss the case.