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Can you powdercoat a wooden arcade cabinet?
GregD:
You can powdercoat wood. I just read a few websites about it. I wasn't aware that you could.
jennifer:
That is interesting, Seems the moisture content on mdf will conduct the charge....
Mark Thomas:
So you can powder coat? I'm based on UK and got a reply from a powder coat company that i had emailed the other day basically saying that they can't do wood. Have you got some company links GregD?
Franco B:
If I was to build another cab I would definitely use laminate for a hard wearing pro finish.
If it is something you would consider then there is some info in [this] thread which may be of use to you along with some UK suppliers.
Mark Thomas:
Thanks for that info FancoB I would definitely laminate if the cab wasn't such an awkward shape. Once this cab is done I do have plans for an Xbox can so I will consider this option as I do think they look great when laminated by someone who knows what they are doing.
Iv heard back from another company who I had emailed they also stated that they can not powdercoat wood but said they could use 2 pack paint.
When I asked what this was they replied:
2 pack is car paint which give a good finish hard, this but a long job as needs primer and wet flatin a few times to get a good finish. The wood keeps soaking in the paint in so a few coats are needed.
Have any of you guys used this stuff? It sounds very promising.