Painting Canopy

[Goober11]

What type of plastic is the canopy on my CC DS made of. The man at SEM asked me so he could recommend the right type of paint to use. I see some using LineX was looking for something I can do my self.

[Mooncarter]

If at all possible I would not paint it. Seems as though they are very difficult to have paint stay on them.

[Goober11]

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

If at all possible I would not paint it. Seems as though they are very difficult to have paint stay on them.

It was just a thought. From what I have read you are right. The cart that I am working on is white going to put white / black seat covers on it. May have to settle for the tan top

[Mooncarter]

i think you will be much happier in the long run.

Just my 2 cents.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

I used SEM trim black and their adhesion promoter. Quality products. Been excellent against scratches and even baked on bird$#it removed with a hot water pressure washer.

[Goober11]

Originally Posted by dundeebarnbuggy

I used SEM trim black and their adhesion promoter. Quality products. Been excellent against scratches and even baked on bird$#it removed with a hot water pressure washer.

Ha,dundeebarnbuddy you used that on your top. Did you use a gun or rattle can. I thought using a adhesion promoter that would help to bond better. It worked good on the body I painted. But from what I have read the top is a different type of plastic.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Yours could be different. I have the older top. I prepped mine with the usual wash, then sandblasted it [I ran a 3/8" nozzle at 45 psi from about 2 feet away with 40 grit], that really gave the plastic some "tooth". Washed it with acetone and shot it. It took 4 of the big spray cans to do it. Were I to do it again, I would have asked the autoparts to get me a quart as the materials to do it this way ate up a 100 dollar bill.

[Goober11]

Top could be different it is a 2005. I think I will see how it looks after putting it back together. Then see if I want to tackle the job. Probably do what Mooncarter suggested an leaf it tan for now.

I picked this cart up with 4 new tires, 2018 batteries an new charger at a good price. So I may see if I can find a white to for it.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

What ever path you chose that works for you! [ Moon is a wise man.] I just wanted to give you a choice.

[CP241]

I have painted several tops with no issues of the paint sticking. The adhesion promoter is key!