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MDF painting tips urgently needed
sealslayer:
Thanks for all the advice guys, our shops over here really do suck, they either sell water based paints or solvent, that's pretty much the only choice I have.
I took that other paint back to the shop (after cleaning the tin and making it look like it hadn't been used >:D)
I managed to track down some satin black paint today and have given the first coat and it has gone on great, its left a nice orange peel effect pretty much like you get when you spray a car.
There are a few roller marks but they will disappear after I sand down the first coat tomorrow.
I have another question about this sort of paint, If I apply enough coats will I be able to sand it down with fine paper then use a rubbing compound like the stuff that's used in the auto trade to get a finer finish?
I'm only used to working with cellulose paint and spraying it on rather than hand painting so this is all pretty new to me, I know for sure next time though I will spray rather than hand paint.
javeryh:
After painting MDF is there anything you can add as a top clear coat to protect it from spilled drinks (nothing thick - kind of like applying a few coats of poly after staining some wood)?
Gambit:
--- Quote from: javeryh on October 08, 2006, 10:25:08 pm ---After painting MDF is there anything you can add as a top clear coat to protect it from spilled drinks (nothing think - kind of like applying a few coats of poly after staining some wood)?
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Just plain paper and a ink-jet printer will work.
You print out a sign that says "Spill your drink on this and I break your arms."
There you go, completely protected from spills.