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New To Painting MDF
Nephasth:
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It turned out pretty good: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,129273.0.html
shponglefan:
When I used to paint, I'd do the following:
1) Fill in any imperfections w/ putty and then sand as smooth as possible
2) couple coats of primer, sanding in between coats
3) Few coats of paint, sanding in between coats
4) top coat varnish and polish that car scratch 'n dent remover
For sanding, just use progressively finer grit sandpaper as you go. Also, it probably goes without saying but multiple thin coats of primer or paint are way better than a single thick coat. And don't worry if you strip off paint or primer down the prior layer when sanding; you can always apply another coat. The point is to get it as smooth as possible.
Since then, I've switched to using laminate for my projects; so much faster and easier. I'd recommend it over paint, imho.
nedley09:
Thanks! Someone recommended i use a gloss roller instead of a brush.
should i use a oil based primer with a latex based paint? It sounds like it will be a better finish
jennifer:
A good grade of sealer will not only lock down the surface but will put a shine on the cab showing any imperfections before you paint, and should you find any let the sealer dry, and work that, this way your not wasting you color, I prefer a clear sealer, because as the years go by and your cab gets dings, the damage area wont have a grey bulls eye around it... Water based paints have made some improvements, not really the junk they once were, but interestingly enough, they are still covered with a solvent base topcoat for UV considerations and durability.
nedley09:
well i was going to use kiltz (SP?) oil based primer and sealer then a latex high end paint.
Real question is, brush or roller