+KatnissRue Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Recently we had some very bad weather in my area and one of my caches was rendered impossible to fix. It will last another month or so, but I am working on a replacement so I can just get a better hide up for cachers. The original container was a small plastic container inside of a miniature wishing well hidden outside a local odds and ends shop. I am going to build a wishing well from scratch and am planning on placing a plastic ammo box in the center, but I absolutely hate the green color. This cache is themed and I didn't know if there was any possible way to decorate a plastic ammo box other than wrapping it in gold duct tape. Any other suggestions to make this cache would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+KatnissRue Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Krylon Fusion. I've used this before and it didn't do well on the plastic I used it on. Do you think it might actually work? Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Krylon Fusion. I've used this before and it didn't do well on the plastic I used it on. Do you think it might actually work? There are a lot of reasons for paint deteriorating outdoors. You may plan to touch it up if it starts coming off. But you might instead make a cover or other kind of housing to hide the ammo box inside or under. Then you don't need to paint the container, just decorate its hiding spot as fancy as you like. And you can replace the container when you need to. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I've used the Fusion paints on various plastics. They do eventually break down in sunlight, but they're pretty good. It helps to wash the plastic well and to rough it up before painting. Another approach is to use mechanical connections (rivets, bolts, etc.), and to use silicone sealant/caulk to make the container waterproof again. Quote Link to comment
+BCandMsKitty Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I've used the Fusion paints on various plastics. They do eventually break down in sunlight, but they're pretty good. It helps to wash the plastic well and to rough it up before painting. Another approach is to use mechanical connections (rivets, bolts, etc.), and to use silicone sealant/caulk to make the container waterproof again. this Quote Link to comment
+KatnissRue Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thank you all for the help. Quote Link to comment
+T.D.M.22 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I've used krylon on many caches. One has been out for 3 years, and while faded, the paint is still there. Usually it's poor preparation of the surface to be painted, or in one case constant wind and dirt that would take, even the best paint off of the best prepared surface. Quote Link to comment
+geocat_ Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I painted a couple of plastic containers with Krylon but then added several layers of Krylon or another quality clear coat. I used up to 10 coats of the clear coat. So far I have had good success keeping those caches looking like new over the winter and spring but only time will tell. Quote Link to comment
+Cachefoxxe Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Krylon crystal clear is the best clear coat. After you rough it up, try a primer made for plastics, that will help. Quote Link to comment
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