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| Frank Radosti (Frank4104)
Registered Member Username: Frank4104 Post Number: 35 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 64.80.137.250  Rating: N/A |
my bus has frp on the cileing can i paint it want to restore its bright white color whats the prep and procdure...Thanks Frank. | ||
| clint hunter (Truthhunter)
Registered Member Username: Truthhunter Post Number: 526 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 24.129.237.52  Rating: N/A |
clean it really well with simple green and a pot scrubber pad then first, melamine paint should work well, I haven't tried this yet in this application. It works excellent for counter tops made of arborite. A light sanding makes for better adhesion , but likely not needed on a ceiling, just get it clean & rinsed clean. | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 988 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.65.133  Rating: N/A |
FRP is just fiber reinforced plastic, so I wouldn't use anything that's not designed to be used on plastic surfaces. Try whatever you finally settle on, in a closet, or hidden spot in a cabinet, or bath first.... just to be safe. You wouldn't want an ugly stain where it's noticeable, ehh? | ||
| clint hunter (Truthhunter)
Registered Member Username: Truthhunter Post Number: 528 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 24.129.232.219 Rating: N/A |
ah so then is seems it is the same stuff in the MC 8 used on the ceiling, thanks McJay9. Then I would guess a few coats of melamine is a good bet, just don't do the test spot above the bed , in case it doesn't work out, the stain will get to you there. Most melamine's recommend a aklyd primer on a light sanding, and a final wipe with acetone on rags. mini rollers will spread the coat better than paintbrushes. -I would suggest the super duper alkyd primers as they are more sticky. If your going to coat a dark color with white, you will be doing several coats , prep is the key to a lasting job. | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 967 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 76.202.165.190  Rating: N/A |
Bartenders Friend and a sponge FF | ||
| Frank Radosti (Frank4104)
Registered Member Username: Frank4104 Post Number: 36 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 64.80.137.250 Rating: N/A |
Thanks to all!! |