Abstract: A process for applying a rubberized paint coating to a plastic surface uses a diluent to dilute rubberized paint having a composition of comparatively larger fractions of xylene and cyclohexanone and comparatively smaller fractions of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and butylcellusolve. The preferred diluent composition is 6.4% methyl isobutyl ketone, 39.1% xylene, 13.4% butylcellosolve, and 41.1% cyclohexanone. A small amount of hardener may also be added for improved results. Drying for about 10 minutes at 35.degree. C. is found to obtain a good rubber finish without degradation of the plastic surface. A wrapping of tissue paper for packaging the rubberized paint coated article is found to avoid dissolving, chipping, scratching, or adhering to the coated surface.