OnlineJeff Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 I've posted this question on MEPD as well... I have tried two different paints on the vinyl tubing I am using on the barrel of the gun: Standard indoor / outdoor spray primer Krylon Fusion Plastic Primer Both are still tacky and will not cure. Any suggestions on what will adhere and cure on flexible vinyl tubing? I have tried sanding, washing, and cleaning with alcohol prior to paining. Thanks Quote
RS Prop Masters Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Any idea what plastic or vinyl it is you are trying to paint? It's still tacky, does it come off? A photo may help me understand what you are working with maybe? Right now I am thinking maybe something like this is what you may need. http://angelusdirect.com/collections/paint Edited July 1, 2014 by RS Prop Masters Quote
OnlineJeff Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Posted July 1, 2014 Its Vinyl tubing similar to this. Its still tacky and will smear off if you press and rub hard. I had sanded the tube to rough it up but something in the material is keeping the paint from curing. Quote
OnlineJeff Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Posted July 1, 2014 I think the solution may be to just find black tubing... Quote
Sonnenschein Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Take a look here: http://www.ehow.com/how_5619279_dye-vinyl-rit.html Quote
Sonnenschein Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 These are instructions for tubing: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618944 Quote
Idaho Jones[TK] Posted July 2, 2014 Report Posted July 2, 2014 Nice find I may need to try that one. I just panted my tubing (with rustolium flat black) it has scratched off. What would happen if you if you just spray paint inside the tube? These are instructions for tubing: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618944 Quote
Sonnenschein Posted July 2, 2014 Report Posted July 2, 2014 What would happen if you just spray paint inside the tube? I guess it will flake off with time. Quote
OnlineJeff Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Posted July 3, 2014 If you find black tubing it usually has writing on it but I think it can be sanded off. Lightly sand the entire tube and you'll get a flat finish. I think this is what I'm going to try. Quote
OnlineJeff Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Posted July 7, 2014 I'm using black 1/4" inside diameter 1/2" Outside diameter fuel line from Lowes. It was on the plumbing aisle. The writing on the site came right off with a little acetone - no sanding required. Its a satin black and I'll glue the ends together using 1/4" dowel rods cut into short sections. 1 Quote
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