How To Make Plastic Matte

Making plastic glossy is done by using a process called buffing to remove a dull finish and scratches that appear on a surface.

How to make plastic matte.

I recommend everyone use urban art resin. With induction heating of the mold you can even have enough precision to get thin enough structures to make interferential effects. See step 1 for more. Buffing involves using a polishing compound and elbow grease to restore a glossy finish.

When combined with proper sanding and painting primer plastic spray paints can last for years after application. When you ve covered the entire surface turn the heat gun off and check the plastic. You can draw very precise patterns on your mold using laser or chemicals. Tun off the heat gun and inspect the plastic s new color.

Learning how to paint plastic with spray paint helps you to get started with this project. Rhonda the silver fox from rk3 designs teaches how to matte finish your epoxy finish to get that realistic look. Easy do it at home projects are available however that allow you to make something very similar to plastic with things widely available in your home. Incidentally i prefer to call them wipe off finishes since how you wipe them off.

Materials you need can be found at your local hardware automotive or home improvement store. You can make casein from milk polymers from glue or even moldable styrofoam. Making industrial plastic requires a degree in chemistry and access to heavy machinery. Although most plastic spray paints come with a glossy finish they can also be purchased in a matte or eggshell finish.

By contrast wipe on finishes stay thin and don t develop a lot of gloss. As you move the heat gun around the plastic it should change to a darker richer color. Most brushable finishes are made to go on thick and flow out shiny.