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Plywood or MDF if I'm going to laminate?
withalligators:
I've read conflicting things on side art right on mdf. Is that kosher now?
blitzd:
I was planning on Spray painting my MDF board and covering it with plexiglass. Has anyone used spray paint on MDF?
Osirus23:
I spray painted the MDF on my first cab. I primed it first and put on at least 2 coats of spray paint. It worked out just fine.
mgb:
If you're deadest on laminating ( its a far better finish than painted mdf) then I wouldn't see any point to going with goofy heavy mdf. Personally I'd say, go with particle board (chip board) just like how the original cabinets were built. Particle board will be likely to be warped than plywood and its a whole lot lighter than mdf.
If your doing full vinyl side art, particle board would be fine without laminate.
Laminate is still fine even if your going with full side graphics.
http://www.lowes.com/cd_OSB+MDF+&+Particleboard+Buying+Guide_42276845_
withalligators:
I'm not deadset on laminating, but it is a very nice finish. It's expensive, but if that means less painting and paint prep, well that sounds good to me. I painted a full size pickup once, and it was one of the worst experiences ever. As soon as I ran that first rough grit down the paint, I regretted it. I do still have a paint gun, and the paint job turned out pretty good, but it still SUCKED to do. For 30 bucks a sheet, it works for me.
I am following your Flynn's arcade build, and am curious as to how it will turn out.
Cheers,
Alex
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