WT: Finish for PVC or CPVC

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 3:11 pm

Does any one know of a good finish for cpvc or pvc that is durable? I would like something to paint, dip, sponge, etc a whistle or flute to a nice black color or whatever.
Ron

trisha · Post by **trisha** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 4:18 pm

The Silkstone finishes on PVC are really cool IMO - can't load the site right now, but pretty sure it's a pearlescent (spelling!!?) childsafe model/toy paint.

Trisha

lixnaw · Post by **lixnaw** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 4:27 pm

you could ask these makers ron, maybe they'll even paint it for you http://www.silkstone-whistles.com/
http://jubileeinstruments.messianic-web ... is-pvc.htm

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:14 am

Thanks. Today I will look for some pearlescent child safe paint and some lacquer. Some people like the looks of a plain piece of plumbing pipe. I would rather dress it up a little. My current project is a G flute then maybe a D flute. Then I can spend a year trying to get a consistent sound out of them.

Ron

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:50 am

Some tips:
Test the paint on a scrap piece first.
Many paints require a primer.
PVC often has a slick surface that requires sanding for the paint to bite otherwise it may easily chip.

serpent · Post by **serpent** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 4:55 pm

Just about any lacquer paint will work. Acetone is a component of their vehicle, and it will bond quite nicely to the surface of the plastic. If you want to make sure, pre-wipe the surface of your tube with a bit of cloth dampened with acetone - don't use too much, or you'll melt your whistle! Let it dry for a few minutes before painting, and paint in long, even strokes (don't brush or sponge - spray!) putting on the lacquer in 4 or 5 thin coats. If you _must_ have a sponged or brushed finish, first spray the tube a couple light coats of clear lacquer and allow to dry completely.
Cheers,

serpent

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:35 pm

Thanks Tony and Bill. I am re-thinking the color thing. Maybe white is pretty nice. I was thinking about other decorations such as graphic appliques.
Ron

Mack.Hoover · Post by **Mack.Hoover** » Thu Sep 04, 2003 6:00 am

If you like scrimshaw: use almost anything to scratch in your design and wipe in some India ink. Use Bill's method with acetone to clean off the excess.

Thomas-Hastay · Post by **Thomas-Hastay** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 3:40 pm

Ron

Krylon has a new line of <b>"Fusion"</b> spraypaints that bond with PVC and ABS plastics. They come in 16 colors, check them out at...

http://www.krylon.com/product/op_consumer_product.asp

You can also use metal foil tape that comes in many irridescent colors/patterns...

http://www.sunshineglass.com/rcol/i-pro ... s-vent.htm

You can "rough-up" the surface,apply gold/silver/copper leaf and seal with polymer clearcoat.

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