Can I paint on my suitcase?

Can I paint on my suitcase? 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. For fabric suitcases, you want something that dries with some flexibility. I also used Paint Markers.

Do hard suitcases scratch easily?

A hardshell suitcase is typically better than a softside bag for protection (as long as your items are packed safely inside, too). However, all hardshell materials are prone to getting scuffed, scratched, or possibly cracked more so than with fabric suitcases.

What not to put in your suitcase?

How do you seal paint on a suitcase?

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.

How do I make my suitcase look new?

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.

Can I paint a hardshell suitcase?

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.

Can I paint my fabric suitcase?

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!

Will hard shell suitcase crack?

Hard shell suitcases can crack, which causes them to fall apart more rapidly than soft luggage. To avoid this concern choose a suitcase made from polycarbonate ABS that stands up to the rigors of travel. The FERGE brand makes a TSA-lockable suitcase on wheels using polycarbonate ABS.

Are old suitcases worth anything?

Vintage luggage are rather unique collector's items in that you can find pieces for as little as $5 and as much as $5,000 depending on their quality, age, and most importantly, their brand.

Can acrylic paint be used on suitcase?

Hi Kathleen Odenthal Oh, yes...you don't have to be a pro to paint on luggage with acrylic paint, I promise. This was a fun project to do , and I'm glad to say I enjoy using my luggage much more painted than the plain black color.