The way to paint plastic storage drawers to keep the finish from peeling and resist scratches is by preparing the surface. Plastic is slick and inherently doesn’t like grabbing onto things. The way to keep your plastic bins from scratching is to sand the plastic first.

Can I spray paint a plastic storage bin?

In the end, I would say the best tip is to use a spray paint made to adhere to plastic, if you can’t find a color you like in that variety, you can always lightly sand the plastic first to create texture for better adhesion, and seal the paint with Mod Podge once it has dried.

Can you paint outdoor plastic?

Rust-Oleum Automotive 11-Ounce Paint Rust-Oleum for the win again. Use this automotive spray paint for multiple surfaces, including automotive plastics, polypropylene, polystyrene, resin, PVC, and fiberglass.

What is the best primer to use on plastic?

Here are the 10 best primers for painting plastic and metal miniatures:

  • Krylon Ultraflat Primer.
  • Liquitex Neutral Gray Gesso.
  • Army Painter Primer.
  • Vallejo Surface Primer.
  • Tamiya Surface Primer Spray.
  • Testors Enamel Primer.
  • Badger Airbrush Primer (Stynlrez)
  • Rust-Oleum Automotive Primer.

How do you paint outdoor plastic?

Spray plastic with a plastic primer and allow to dry. Spray the plastic with spray paint specially formulated for plastic. Use light even strokes when spraying. Allow to dry completely between coats.

What is a good primer for plastic?

Rust-Oleum Specialty Plastic Primer is an oil-based coating that promotes adhesion and durability for your top-coat. It is one of the few plastic paints on the market that comes in a can so you can apply it with a brush or a sprayer.

What paint can I use on plastic outside?

Standard exterior gloss paint is a suitable finish for plastic when used in conjunction with an appropriate primer and undercoat. Either acrylic or oil-based gloss can be used, and both are available in a wide range of colours.

Can BIN primer be used on plastic?

Zinsser BIN Primer Sealer adheres tenaciously to all dense, smooth and slick surfaces such as: dense hardboard, chipboard, glass, Formica, melamine, ceramic tile, plastic, GRP, PVC and metal pipes, radiators, grillwork, fire doors, old varnish, and galvanised ductwork.