- Paints: For this project I used a few different paints, including spray paint, a 3D metallic paint, acrylic paint and fabric paint. Find something suitable for the material of your suitcase. As you'll see, spray paint is perhaps not the best for a fabric suitcase, but would likely be good for a hard plastic case.
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Especially if you have hardcase acrylic luggage you will need to rough the surface up a bit. But this should be a quick step, no need for deep sanding. Decide what to do about the hinges and handles. You can choose to tape them off and keep them in their original state but I usually prefer to just paint over them.
If it is the fabric suitcase, you can use brush-on varnish or even spray. I like brush -on because I can really get into the grooves. Fabric Mod Podge will work!
Once the suitcase is completely dry, you'll want to seal it for protection. You can brush on or spray polycrylic. I chose to spray because it was easier.
Generally, there are two different kinds of paint used to paint commercial air crafts: enamel and epoxy. Epoxy is heat and chemical resistant and provides good electrical insulation. It also holds well to surfaces without becoming brittle, crack or chip. It also does not fade or oxidize quickly.
To clean your hard-sided luggage, rub it down with either an alcohol wipe or a rag with a mix of dish soap and water. Avoid anything abrasive that might cause scratches. That's it. If you want to restore polycarbonate to something close to its original luster, try buffing it with a wax-based furniture polish.