Painting Flex Fins?

[michael]

Anyone here have experience painting flex fins like Putnam?

Feeling artsy on this Sunday morning, but dont want to ruin my fins.

 

[strez]

I've seen a few. I say go for it.

 

[michael]

I've seen a few. I say go for it.

Specifically, curious if there's a specific type of paint or clear coat type finish that won't kill the flex or make it brittle.

 

[SeniorGrom]

Hand painting or spray?

 

[michael]

Hand painting or spray?

Capable of either or. I think making a stencil and doing a spray would be cleanest.

 

[SeniorGrom]

If you are spraying, scuff the surface with 220 grit. Mask off areas not wanting to be painted. Rust-Oleum 2X or Krylon work on plastics. It will take several days at room temp. to fully cure. Dust on color. You can seal with clear too if you want extra protection. The painted surface should adhere well and flex without cracking.

 

[michael]

If you are spraying, scuff the surface with 220 grit. Mask off areas not wanting to be painted. Rust-Oleum 2X or Krylon work on plastics. It will take several days at room temp. to fully cure. Dust on color. You can seal with clear too if you want extra protection. The painted surface should adhere well and flex without cracking.

Thank you SG, let you know how it goes.

 

[lito_outside]

Yeah, would love to see pics when you're done

 

[LeroyZ]

Do a web search for "dia de los muertos stencil".
Lots of options...

 

[michael]

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