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Title: paint
Post by: Yander on February 06, 2004, 10:57:09 pm

what do you guys use to paint mdf lets say if i wanted it black how many coats of what?

Title: Re:paint
Post by: orntar on February 06, 2004, 11:01:06 pm

lots o prep is the key. sand it down, clean, primer, and sand again clean, primer, topcoat at least 3 thin layers. you'll get the idea as you lay down each layer.

you could even start on just one rear panel to get the hang of it.

i use rust-o-leum. for all of it. but it depends how pro you want to get. with good prep work average quality paint can look great.

Title: Re:paint
Post by: TalkingOctopus on February 07, 2004, 12:15:25 am

I used 2 coats of primer on both the inside and outside to seal it.  Then I used three coats of black super satin paint with a roller.

Title: Re:paint
Post by: PedroSilva on February 07, 2004, 11:01:26 am

I've used two coats of water based primer.
I've already done one coat of paint and some parts are already with a nice finish ... I believe I'll only use two cotas of paint.

Note: I'm using a gun, not roller ...

Title: Re:paint
Post by: Yander on February 07, 2004, 02:01:16 pm

thanks for the info.