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FractalWalk:

--- Quote from: bioart on February 27, 2004, 10:40:32 am ---I'm building it out of 5/8" particle board.  I would assume primming would be a good idea...
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If you are using particle board as opposed to MDF, I would suggest not painting it. It won't look good. MDF takes paint well, but particle board is very rough and will have an ugly texture unless you apply lots and lots of filler.

Go with laminate instead of paint.
Stingray:
I painted mine with automotive enamel. First it got two coats of primer, then another two coats of gloss black with a healthy dose of hardener tossed in. The paint was applied with an air powered paint sprayer.



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mahuti:
1. Buy some kind of spray ENAMEL primer. Some people use rustoleum, or other automotive brands. Apply very light coats about 1-2 feet away. Enamel takes a long time to dry. So give it the recommended time to dry (the time on the can). Spray enamel primer gives the base a very smooth thick coat. You will see glaring mistakes (if you've made any) Now is the time to fix them. Apply 2-3 coats of primer. Do not sand between or after coats

2. Buy a smooth or very smooth foam roller (smooth nap works OK but leaves more texture) Use black Enamel paint. Again, automotive paint works fine. Don't use a spray can for the finish. ABSOLUTELY do NOT use latex. Latex dissolves in water, it tears, melts, scratches easier than enamel. Apply one full coat of the black enamel. Allow 24-48 hours to dry in a normal room temperature environment for the paint to cure correctly between coats. You may want to do a light hand sanding between coats. Apply up to 3 coats. If you apply too many coats, it will be more prone to chipping. After you do the last coat allow a few days to cure, then do a light buffing if you want, or better yet, just leave well enough alone, and be finished.

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