[transamman]

Has anyone ever tried to paint their ranger. And if so what process and material did you use to make it stick to the plastic. Thanks guys.

 

[Sean]

i dont think its possible to keep it on there
and once you get it on itll scratch off with all the stuff you push aside

 

[oneal]

A lot of folks hsve successfully psinted their Rangers. Just make sure the auto-paint supplier knows you are appling paint to plastic and they will sell you the proper flex-additives.
Also, all of the custom colors from Polaris are painted. Good luck

 

[clayton74]

I've managed to scratch a little of the paint off my midnight red...but you really have to be brush hogging

 

[lugnut]

My dealer has painted two XP's and has sold one already. So far no problems.

 

[hiatt65]

Mike, with the plastic parts that i have had painted for me by a professional painter have been done something like this---
1. Fine sand the plastic to roughen it up.
2. Prep the plastic with a good plastic adhesion promoter.
3. Spray on paint, which usually has enough flex to it.
4. Finish with clear coat that has had flex additive added to it.
I was told paint can flex good as is, its the clear coat that needs it.

 

[mike65072]

You can definitely paint plastic. The only down side is that sooner or later it will scratch. However, with the proper prep and application (hiatt65 described it perfectly) it will look good and last a long time. Good luck, Mike

 

[Polarisdude]

Or, just order the paintable plastic kit from Polaris part # 2875924 hood and dash fits 2005 and newer. Retails for $399.99

 

[transamman]

Thanks everybody. We have decided not to paint the ranger (walker). We purchased some pretty sweet graphics. I am just not willing to make a mess out of our new toy. Thanks for all of the advice. Look for some up coming pics of the new graphics and wheels.

 

[H20MAN]

Has anyone ever tried to paint their ranger. And if so what process and material did you use to make it stick to the plastic. Thanks guys.

stickers work best