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ambush

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Paint and Primer advice
« on: October 15, 2011, 03:28:47 pm »
I'm using AC sanded superply 3/4" for my cabinet. It has a smooth side which I'll be drilling into and countersinking, then using wood putty to fill over and sand.

After that is complete, I'm planning to prime the entire cabinet and then paint it black (inside too). After that I'll be ordering some vinyl artwork to adhere to the sides.

Question: what type of primer and paint is best for this application?

My project announcement is here for reference. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114774

Thanks!

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Re: Paint and Primer advice
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2011, 05:21:15 pm »
Hope you did not screw yet... do it from the inside. Much easier to get a nice paint later. Or just glue it. With wooden joints (lamello or pegs), it is strong enough.
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Re: Paint and Primer advice
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 12:20:01 am »
Quote from: Blanka on October 15, 2011, 05:21:15 pm
Hope you did not screw yet... do it from the inside. Much easier to get a nice paint later. Or just glue it. With wooden joints (lamello or pegs), it is strong enough.

Thank you Blanka. You saved us a ton of time with this suggestion. We ended up countersinking from the inside out. No need to do all the putty work!

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Re: Paint and Primer advice
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2011, 11:40:47 pm »
 
         I like to spray solvent based auto paint over a epoxy based primer. Not a cheap proposition, but a beautiful finish. [If done right.]
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Re: Paint and Primer advice
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2011, 12:00:10 am »

      Need a little time to finish my new booth BUT the next project I will document!
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