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New To Painting MDF
nedley09:
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Got a product name on the MDF sealer?
This might be the key
No matter what I use the fibers in the MDF swell up and make the first few coats a nightmare
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I used kilz and it looks good so far. All though i have not primed the whole cabinet yet. I do not think i will be painting the bottom where the MB and PSU are going to stand. I am still debating on painting the inside of the back, but im leaning toward yes
here is a link to my new thread showing off my cab.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130631.msg1337665.html#msg1337665
Le Chuck:
I use rattle can primer. If I'm only painting the paper side I'll use krylon and anything I put ontop of it goes like a dream. If I'm doing anything sculptural I'll use spray putty and glazing compound to prep then start painting. I think MDF is super user friendly as far as painting is concerned.
nedley09:
I think i made a boo-boo with paint. i picked semi gloss latex and now my cab is sticky.
What should i do to fix this? Its black right now.
I was thinking i sand it down and get a different paint, but which one?
Le Chuck:
If the paint is tacky it isn't fully cured. Let it cure. If youve already marred the finish let it cure before you rub it back to repaint. It may say 2O minutes on the can but it takes days to fully set.
nedley09:
well poop, i already sanded it. i cleaned it and everything.
i though latex is always tacky