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Steve Racz
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Hello Letterheads!,

I did a search and didn't find the answer so...

I may use the 5x5 white vinyl posts from Lowe's for a sign i'm doing.

Can i paint these posts with 1-Shot?

What type of prep do i have to do (sand, primer, clean with any special concoction, etc...)?

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I am not sure what type of vinyl those posts are made of. To be safe, i would use a latex enamel, or if your heart is set on 1Shot, give them a 'tie coat' such as the one from chromatic.

[Dunno]

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Krylon's new FUSION paint is made to use on the outdoor PVC furniture being made now days.

I have had GOOD luck with it so far.


hope this helps

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I'd play it extra safe and sand it with some 400 grit paper for additional mechanical adeasion. And the latex will work fine.

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Steve, Another addition to your question, PPG makes an adhesion promoter for plastics. Spray it right out of the can (I usually scotch brite the plastic)It has a red tint to it, but dries clear. Dries pretty quick also!I use it on the new go-cart body panels.So far no problems. Good luck!!

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Steve, forgot to tell you that you can paint or vinyl on this after it dries.Enamels, b/c latex, whatever!!

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Steve,

Try Pittsburg's Seal Grip primer with a good exterior latex topcoat. I painted some pvc pipe ,in this manner, 5 years ago and it still looks good.

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Guys,

Thanks so much. Really appreciate your help!

Thanks,
[Thanks] Steve

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