Spray painting plastic

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Thanks, but oh man, that looks like serious science…?

You know what they say about painting ... it all in the prep ....

I depends on what base you are working with I guess, and also what paint is being used. It may be just as easy to go to a body shop and have it professionally done. They will match the paint well also.

There is much truth in just getting it done professionally and I am fighting the thought as a DIY'r. From the research I have done there are some good tools out there that do not cost an arm and a leg to get a guy/girl going. I have read good things about the R500 low volume, low pressure paint gun. Provided you do have a lower mid level air compressor or better and a lot of time on your hands. A decent paint job on bike parts is do able. Of course without a spray booth you have to set up some plastic and a fan to prevent a mess. I have two collector bikes to paint.  I can save some $, buy the tools needed and be ahead (in my head only I'm sure) . Research is ongoing.