ghost Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I was able to get a steal on 500 plastic oval beads that will be perfect for inline spinners. The problem is they are all clear (which means I can paint them any color I want). But the problem is what to paint them with??? I thought about investing in a airbrush, but after further thought I am not ready for that big of a investment. Don't want to hand paint them. Only other thought I have is spray paint with a clear coat. Any other ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamarocks Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 try the spike it blade dip. works pretty well not sure how long i will hold up but looks good on blades and plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 ghost, it depends on the plastic compound. Some plastic is more pourous than others. The only thing I can say is try the Spike-It blade dip (excellent tip bamarocks), Spike-it plastic dip, some inks will work, you can try rit dye, and I know nail polish will work. Like bamarocks said, I don't know the longevity of the finish on plastic beads either. Let us know what you come up with. Share the info, that's what TU is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkbuck Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 what about the rustoleum plastic paint that is made for plastic they sell it in rattle cans at home depot might be able to find a color to suit you they guarentee it to stick to plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 hmmm... that has given me some ideas. I will raid the wifes fingernail polish since she is not home and hide a few bottles and try that. I will probably pick up a can or two of the rustoleum and give it a try also. I know I saw the spike it stuff at one of the distributor websites. So when I make my next order I will pick some up. Couldn't I put a clear coat on over the paint to help it from chipping?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 ghost, you are similar to me in some ways, as I also try to find the solution to certain things that I want proven. The only problem with that, and I'm the biggest offender, is it will cost me more money sometimes to prove something to myself than what it's worth. Similar to what you are doing. Yes you can epoxy the beads with nail polish over them. The question is this, by the time you get done with all of this, it would be cheaper to buy colored beads, even if you got these free. But I will tell you this, and I'm sure you'll agree. Like me it's not about the time, materials and labor, sometimes, it's about proving a point to yourself and everyone else, that it can be done. I commend you for your persistance, as I myself have spent many hours trying different white paints. So go ahead and be a pioneer, try what works, and fuels your interest, and like I said share it with the TU family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 will keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 will keep everyone posted.and? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
