How to paint plastic?

[ecurbd02]

I have an 01 sonoma and i got some SS side mirrors for it. The mirrors are black and the truck is white, it doesnt look bad i just want them to match, so what would be the best way to go about painting plastic as far as preping it and just getting everything to stick?

[Napolehahn]

Make sure they are clean and dry then spray them with automotive primer. It will be a good base for your color and it bonds to just about everything.

[HankHill]

Are you gonna spray them with a gun, or spray paint them?

[Snick]

FOR PLASTIC use the adhesion promoter. u can scuff it first so it soaks in faster. then prime, non sandable is smoother but take lil skill!

[ecurbd02]

im gonna use a spray can i just wanna get something that will adhear to the plastic, something that wont just chip off.

[HankHill]

If you're doing it on a tight budget, here are the steps I would do.
1.Scuff them with a grey scotch brite pad until you can't see any more shiny spots 2.clean them with a wax and grease remover
3.spray ashesion promoter
4.spray your color(use light coats)
5.spray them with a clear coat to protect them
Duplicolor makes some pretty good spray paint, and bulldog makes the adhesion promoter. I hope this helps.

[ecurbd02]

ok thank you that helps out alot