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How to Paint Plastic Paneling

Painting plastic paneling is a simple process that will take you about 24 hours. The surface must be cleaned and dried before you can proceed. Acrylic spray primers and acrylic spray paints typically are used on plastic surfaces. You'll also need a clean place to allow the primer and paint to completely dry overnight.

Things You'll Need

  • Soap
  • Warm water
  • Acrylic spray primer
  • Acrylic spray paint
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the plastic panel with soap and warm water. Remove all dirt and debris from both sides of the plastic paneling and allow the paneling to dry completely.

    • 2

      Spray one coat of the acrylic primer over both sides of the plastic paneling and allow the primer to dry for about 45 minutes. Apply one more coat of primer to the paneling. Allow the second coat of primer to dry for two hours in a clean area.

    • 3

      Spray one coat of the acrylic spray paint to both sides of the plastic paneling and allow the paneling to dry for 1 1/2 hour. Apply one more coat of spray after the paneling has dried and allow that coat of paint to dry for two hours. Apply the last coat of paint to the paneling and allow the paneling to dry overnight in a clean area.