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Old 03-10-2004, 10:37 AM
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Default RE: new krylon fusion paint on plastic canope?

I read in another forum that you can 'heat' the canopy with a propane torch before painting, and almost any paint will stick to there century canopies....

I'm going to try it on the scrap piece first (the scrap is the leftover section after I cut out the canopy opening)...

I know some Spad guys who do this all the time....

basically,

take the torch, with about 1 1/2" flame, and quickly run it across the canopy... make sure to cover the entire canopy.... let it cool a few minutes, and spray on the paint or primer...

at first, I thought it had something to do with burning off excess oils... but someone told me the heat actually created little fallucals (sp?) for the paint to wick into....

I'll let you know the results..