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Title: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: SideShow Rob on March 02, 2005, 07:22:46 pm

Hi Guys,

I'm about to start work on my second cabinet...hopefully avoiding the pitfalls experienced with the first!

I was never 100% pleased with the Black Gloss Paint finish on my first cabinet...and as this cabinet is (hopefully) going to be much smaller than the previous cabinet, I am planning on covering the sides, front, and top with Happs Black Pica Vinyl.

What I would like to know...is the adhesive strong enough to apply to unprimed MDF...or would people recommend priming the surfaces beforehand? (Or even priming and top-coating, before applying the Vinyl...)

Many thanks for your time...

Rob.

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: Shape D. on March 02, 2005, 07:26:26 pm

I pearsonally would'nt prime it. You want the adhesive sticking to the wood not paint that could flake off. I would reccomend sanding it with course sand paper to rough it up a little.

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: SideShow Rob on March 02, 2005, 07:44:47 pm

Thanks Shape D...

That's the response I was hoping for...I'm all for less work...

But if anyone else has advice contrary to this, or indeed, can confirm that unprimed is okay...please let me know.

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: vibez on March 03, 2005, 03:10:01 am

un-primed mdf here too & the viny is still holding stong

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: Dexter on March 03, 2005, 07:13:28 am

Yep, shouldn't be a problem. I've even used it on powder coated metal and its still holding strong.

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: SideShow Rob on March 03, 2005, 01:04:44 pm

Thanks a lot guys...that's great news, and should shave a weekend off building the cabinet.

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: woodywood on March 03, 2005, 10:07:16 pm

Hey I might use this for my cabinet. How did you guys cut it? Is it basically a laminate, so do I use a router?

Title: Re: Happs Black Pica Vinyl and un-primed MDF...
Post by: SideShow Rob on March 04, 2005, 06:20:23 am

You can check the details here:

http://www.happcontrols.com/vending/acesor/49057200.htm

The item I am going for is:

D 49-0474-00