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bossyman15:
i want my cab to be black.

i will need primer but what kind primer would i need? and what color primer?

what kind of paint is good? i don't want it to be shiny.

miles2912:
Kilz interior primer and have them tint it for black paint.  I used a Semi-gloss acrylic interior and it looks fine.

Don

ArtMAME:
Me and a BYOAC buddy have been getting good results using black semi-gloss latex based paint.

I am using Rustoleum Painter's Touch gray primer (it has the number 1980 on the can) and Rustoleum Painter's Touch semi-gloss black multi-purpose latex paint (it has the number 1974 on the can) .

I used a styrofoam roller to apply the paint.  The finish is not shiny, but not so dull either.

I tried Rustoleum Painter's Touch gloss black multi-purpose latex paint (#1979) before but did not like the results.  It was way too shiny.

Xam:
A semi-gloss is a good choice if you do not want a shiny finish. A matte finish paint is accepts stains easier and scuffs easier than a semi.

Xam

Hubble:
I'm at this stage as well.

Has anyone had trouble with MDF warping when they apply primer?  I've heard this can happen and wanted to avoid it.

I read somewhere that you can make a mixture of yellow glue and water (1-to-3 ration) and apply it first to the MDF.  Then let it dry, sand, and apply the primer.  Of course, if nobody's had this problem (MDF absorbing primer and warping), I'd like to avoid the extra step.

Any thoughts?

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