Painting Plastic??

[MadMen]

I have a small childs chest of drawers which I would like to paint.
The drawers are made from wood, but are coated in some kind of plastic.
I would like to keep the drawers as they are in excellent order and really solid. I just want to change the colour.

How do I go about painting plastic? What would I have to do to prime it?

The drawers are from the Ikea Mammut kids range, if that helps.

Thanks :-)

[The Builder]

I use this one to paint (externally & internally) uPVC windows, doors, fascias etc.
Then any colour of your choice on top :o)

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/z/ZINBE/

[MadMen]

Thanks Builder. What would I do without you eh! :-)

[The Builder]

Well, thank you Mads.

I get that product by mail order, but you might find something similar in B&Q and the like

[Sipowicz]

What would "We" do without you!

[MadMen]

I need it this evening really, so I've written it down and will ask the "knowledgeable" people at B&Q.

Thanks again :-)

[The Builder]

Haha Sips ............... it's a pleasure :o)))

[carrust]

I would also give it a bit of a rub-down with some fine wire wool, then degrease it with meths. The product that the builder recommends is excellent. Some decorators I know use the shellac based one for priming & undercoating if a quick turn-round is required.

[MadMen]

Thanks Carrust. I didn't manage to get to B&Q this evening, but will have a look online now, and reserve it for tomorrow.