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MARINE1142:
OOH RAH!

I have MDF and was going to primary it with white primar from lowes i think is called kliz or something but the final color i m not sure yet defently black and something also most of the cracks and screw holes are filled with wood puddy but when i primare it and find some spots i miss or a hole or two i just want to make sure i can fill it sand it and primar it again with out it have a different shade and the end. oh yea i was thinking high gloss paint i think?
leapinlew:
I like high gloss - you'll see lots of opinions on that too!

I use kilz2 in the blue can. My buddy used the gold can and had some issues - we aren't sure if it's the primer that caused the issue or what, but he started over with the blue can.

Latex or Oil? And - wheres the pics?!
MYX:
Ok, this is coming from a guy in the thich of painting.
1. You DO want to prime. Prime, sand, prime, sand. I had beter luck with Kilz normal than I did with the oderless.
2. Have the paint guy tint your primer. Being that it is primer you can not tint beyond a certain point. But at least it is a grey rather than a blinding white.
3. Use foam rollers. I used the onse that say it is for ultra smooth surfaces. I tried a napp roller at someones suggestion. Now I have to totally sand and paint a 3rd coat as I have little nap hairs all over it.
4. While sanding use your hand to check for smoothness. The color of the sanded surface is decieving. You will feel the rough spots.
5. AND I AM NOT KIDDING! WEAR A FACE MASK! That much paint sand is not good for anyone. I don't care if you are a marine.
6. Priming and painting take much longer than expected. This is ok. get over it.
7. Paint makes surfaces very slick. If you will be putting the cab up on saw horses or other something that will get it off the floor, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, USE CAUTION!
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MARINE1142:
Thank your for all the good advice I new there was more to painting this cab then just buy some gloss paint and slap it on. I will get some pics up as soon as i can find my camera the old lady lost it but she has not told me yet.
I think i bought the white can that says oderles the can is misleading because it says it blocks oders and seals and it great for oil or latex paint but the can below it which said kilz contractor says ones good for latex the other for oil but i will try the can i got as see what happends that for the advise on the mask would not of used one. Thanks again everyone.
leapinlew:

--- Quote from: MYX on June 09, 2006, 04:26:43 pm ---3. Use foam rollers. I used the onse that say it is for ultra smooth surfaces. I tried a napp roller at someones suggestion. Now I have to totally sand and paint a 3rd coat as I have little nap hairs all over it.

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True! Foam roller your paint on. (unless it's oil and you have an air compressor and paint gun)


--- Quote from: MYX on June 09, 2006, 04:26:43 pm ---5. AND I AM NOT KIDDING! WEAR A FACE MASK! That much paint sand is not good for anyone. I don't care if you are a marine.

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lol!


--- Quote from: MYX on June 09, 2006, 04:26:43 pm ---7. Paint makes surfaces very slick. If you will be putting the cab up on saw horses or other something that will get it off the floor, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, USE CAUTION!
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Might I suggest using a furniture dolly to put your cab on? They only cost around 10 or 20 bucks and allow you to move your cabine with ease. Or perhaps, put your cabinet on wheels to begin with. I just started my 2nd cab and I've put it on a furniture dolly and it has really helped.
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