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I bought a white kayak for duck hunting… slap I’ve washed it thoroughly and sanded it down with 60 grit. I sprayed a small area with some flat rustoleum 2x and even though I only let it dry for about a day, I wasn’t too pleased with the adhesion. I’m not sold on how good I think the rattle can primer would improve adhesion so I thought that if I’m going to prime it, I want to make sure it’s worthwhile. Can anyone suggest any type of primer or adhesive promoter? I even thought about using some of that purple pvc adhesive. Any thoughts? I just don’t want to have to respray it all the time…

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look at self etching primer. i have used it several times on plastics and it works well.. one good thing is it comes in an OD green color

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rustoleu...n4caTkAMVwUH_AR0DmQMTEAQYASABEgJZYvD_BwE

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They do make a paint specifically for plastic.

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Originally Posted by bhammedic84
look at self etching primer. i have used it several times on plastics and it works well.. one good thing is it comes in an OD green color

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rustoleu...n4caTkAMVwUH_AR0DmQMTEAQYASABEgJZYvD_BwE

That one is for metal but they do make one for plastic


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Krylon makes a canned spray paint specifically for plastic and it comes in an array of colors.

If I'm correct, I think it is called Fusion.

We have used it with great success at work, as it has real good adhesion qualities.


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Some adhesion promoters are made for specific plastics. It would be best if you could find out what type plastic it is made of snd get a product for that plastic

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60 grit seems really coarse for that. I would do a denatured alcohol wipedown, then use maroon scotchbrite.

Self etching primer next, then follow with a rattle can that lists plastic. I think Rustoleum makes a camo line that will cross. Has worked well for me on rifle stocks.

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look at self etching primer. i have used it several times on plastics and it works well.. one good thing is it comes in an OD green color

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rustoleu...n4caTkAMVwUH_AR0DmQMTEAQYASABEgJZYvD_BwE

That one is for metal but they do make one for plastic
YES its for metal but ive used it on a PVC (plastic) canoe and it has held up extremely well for about 4 years.


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Originally Posted by Cuz-Pat
Krylon makes a canned spray paint specifically for plastic and it comes in an array of colors.

If I'm correct, I think it is called Fusion.

We have used it with great success at work, as it has real good adhesion qualities.
This. Krylon Fusion


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60 is way to0 coarse, you’re just looking yo scuff the surface to give the paint a mechanical bite

Hit it with 120 or 150
7447 Scotchbrite hand pad
Adhesion promoter
Krylon fusion
Clear coat in whatever shine level you want matte, satin or gloss

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" Adhesion promoter " is what you seek.

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Call the mfg of the kayak.

You also probably need to get rid of what ever they used as a release liner for the molds.


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Originally Posted by AU7MM08
60 is way to0 coarse, you’re just looking yo scuff the surface to give the paint a mechanical bite

Hit it with 120 or 150
7447 Scotchbrite hand pad
Adhesion promoter
Krylon fusion
Clear coat in whatever shine level you want matte, satin or gloss
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Originally Posted by AU7MM08
60 is way to0 coarse, you’re just looking yo scuff the surface to give the paint a mechanical bite

Hit it with 120 or 150
7447 Scotchbrite hand pad
Adhesion promoter
Krylon fusion
Clear coat in whatever shine level you want matte, satin or gloss

Did this exact method to my kayak other than wiped it down with denatured alcohol after sanding, that I painted for duck hunting in Iowa. Has held up great!

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AU7MM08 has given you the correct answer.

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9 years of selling abrasives I’ve learned a thing or two

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Which adhesion do you recommend? I've seen bulldog and duplicolor. Duplicolor more available and cheaper where I am.

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Originally Posted by AU7MM08
9 years of selling abrasives I’ve learned a thing or two


So,you're an abrasive salesman? LOL. Sorry, it was just too easy. I'm sure that one is pretty old to you after 9 years.

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