AS Product Design - 9.4b Plastic based finishes

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spray primer and paint

Plastics are primed and sprayed with paints for aesthetics and protection from UV degradation

Vinyl decals

Printed and cut self adhesive vinyl can be attached to most surfaces

Flocking

Electrostatically charged strands of plastic stand on end and one end is bonded to the material with adhesive

Engraving and frosting

Image is printed onto special paper and transferred onto the surface with a heat press

Hydrographic printing

Colour images are printed onto watersoluble film which floats on a tank, the product is submerged and the image wraps around it

Electroplating and electoless plating

Plastics are covered in a conductive layer or etched before plating with nickel, chrome, copper, tin or gold

Rubberising spray

A slightly textured coating that can be sprayed onto various materials, provides grip and has a matt aesthetic