sanding and painting cabinet and control panel have questions?

[drummer4261900]

What grit sand paper do I need to use?  What kind of paint and primer should I use I was hoping to go buy some spray paint from Walmart?  I want to paint everything black.  I am going to cut a spot for my X Arcade 2 Player Joy Stick on Tuesday when it comes.  So there wont be any more holes.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[jLid]

I'm not sunow the professionals on here do it, but I start with 60 grit for a rough sand, than 120 grit to smooth it all out. Never built my own before, so I used 60 to get the paint off. After 120 grit I fill in any imperfections with wood filler and sand a second time with 120, than off to prime.

When priming I use 220 grit and do two coats, sanding between both.

But I'm a newby at this stuff

[Malenko]

if available, try powder coating

[drummer4261900]

thanks for all the help any suggestions on paint or primer?