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Hammerite paint?
teacup:
I planning on painting my cab, but can't decided what sort of paint to use. I had a thought of using Hammerite metal paint, which give a glossy, bumpy (hammered) texture, which I though would look pretty good on a cab. Its a metal paint tho, so has anyone tried it on mdf?
Any other ideas for a paint to use?
rampy:
--- Quote from: teacup on March 31, 2003, 08:47:02 am ---I planning on painting my cab, but can't decided what sort of paint to use. I had a thought of using Hammerite metal paint, which give a glossy, bumpy (hammered) texture, which I though would look pretty good on a cab. Its a metal paint tho, so has anyone tried it on mdf?
Any other ideas for a paint to use?
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I believe sirpoonga used something similiar....
http://free.hostdepartment.com/S/SirPoonga/yabcab.html
rampy
CM:
I used this on my metal coin-door and when you spray it it looks smooth and over a minute or two it kinda bubbles up causing the textured look. I think I sprayed it on some spare MDF when I did it .. and it didn't quite bubble up as much ... resulted in a flatter look on wood than the metal.
SirPoonga:
--- Quote from: rampy on March 31, 2003, 09:33:01 am ---I believe sirpoonga used something similiar....
http://free.hostdepartment.com/S/SirPoonga/yabcab.html
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Nice to have people answer for you:)
To give more info. I use Rustoleum Hammered Metal paint.
http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=21&SBL=1
Differences between the quart and spray. The quart is thicker plaint, the textures is "bigger" because of it.
Punchcard:
ooooohhhh...... I really like that idea.........
I painted my cabinet flat black after cutting but prior to assembly. After assembly there are some scrapes and what not in the paint and was thinking about another coat.
My cab is built out of sanded ply but after painting the surface came out a bit rougher than I might have liked. It almost seemed rougher after priming it, I don't know if the primer being absorbed changed the surface at all......
I though about more coats to smooth it out, but running the other way with the ball might be a better solution.
Hmm. I will have to ponder this.