Painting Plastic Panels - Matte Dark Blue

[krylon80]

I'm repainting plastic body panels (I'm not interested in ordering panels or using vinyl wrap). The panels are currently stock glossy blue and I plan on painting them a matte/flat navy/dark blue using aerosol paint (I will not be buying a spray gun/airbrush system). I would like the final result to have the same look as in this photo: wrapfolio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0056.jpg

I've read through various threads on the method (including this one: 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/10805/preparation-painting-scooter), and I'm just looking for some advice on a good option for aerosol paint (or auto paint put into an aerosol can) that comes in matte/flat navy/dark blue that will bond well to plastic. Krylon Fusion plastic paint, for example, does not make a matte/flat navy/dark blue color. I DO intend to sand the panels before painting, even if I use a paint that claims to work well without sanding.

Also, beyond specific paint help, if anyone has any additional tips/tricks/advice about the method, please share!

Thanks,

[Florida Antique]

What about painting the color you want and then use a matte clear on top? You are correct in saying fusion does not have many matte colors but they do have flat clear and a satin clear. I have not used it but that might get you the finish you want.

[katastroff]

Go to a car paint store, and have them make you a few cans of your color in basecoat. It will give you that exact same finish.

[niz76]

Unless you plan to sand through the clearcoat and the original paint all the way down to the plastic, using a paint that is made for plastic isn't really an issue. I have used many different rattle-can paints to paint scoots and prefer Rustoleum brand...