Painting boots

Just wondering if anyone has painted their boots, and if so, what type of paint worked well on the plastic?

I'm not doing anything dramatic color wise, just wanting refresh some lightly worn but aesthetically outdated boots...
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2/28/2017 1:56pm
Literally the only thing that wouldnt wear off after a couple rides. Plus added protection and comfort with the 2-3lbs it would take to cover the whole boot

mattyhamz2
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2/28/2017 2:26pm
There was a thread about this not that long ago. I believe they were using krylon for plastic and there was one other brand also. Boots came out really good. thinking about doing it to my tech 10's

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2/28/2017 7:02pm
You ever looked at your boots? Paint ain't gonna last long.
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2/28/2017 10:17pm
I did some Plasti Dip on mine, looked badass, the parts that move however will rub off a little bit, but it looks sweet until then
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3/1/2017 12:08am Edited Date/Time 3/1/2017 12:09am
Painted my girls Alpinestars with the Krylon paint made for plastic 2 summers ago and that shit still hasn't worn off somehow, probably because she's always off riding by herself and avoiding all the roost. The paint will stick awesome if you prep it right.
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3/1/2017 1:41pm
I've custom painted several pair of boots, One of the threads above has some that I've done and mine pop up on Instagram now and again

Advice would be to not paint on the parts of the boot that come in contact with the bike, not so much that it chipped off but it rubs paint all over the frame and plastic even after 5 coats of clear coat

Avoid painting pivot areas it will crack. Stay off of rubber and pliable materials used like the fake leather. Acrylic paint works best on plastic and clear coat it with a "clear matte" finish probably about 5 times

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