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ArtsNFartsNCrafts:
Also, I'm curious about the process of painting, sanding, painting, sanding, etc.



....how does that work?  And what is its function? 


Thanks for the advice thus far!

CheffoJeffo:
Prime well.

Sand.

Paint.

Sand.

Paint.

Sand.

Paint.

The function is to avoid the finish that you pointed out.

I paint with HQ foam rollers and don't always sand between coats (but then, my cabs are int he basement, away from the light).

ArtsNFartsNCrafts:
What kind of sanding?  Just like...sand paper?  Electric sander?


What kind of grit?


And what is "wet sanding" vs "dry sanding" and what exactly are their contrasing functions?


Hoopz:
This is the third time, I think, that I have linked to this quote.  Somebody could call me a stalker....  ;)



--- Quote from: javeryh on November 02, 2007, 10:17:42 am ---This is basically what  I did:

1.  Sanded MDF with 600 grit to get it as smooth as possible
2.  Applied OIL-based primer - rolled on with a 4" foam roller (2 coats).  Sanding after the 2nd coat with 220 grit.
3.  Applied water-based pink paint - rolled on with a 4" foam roller (6 coats).  Sanding after the 2nd, 4th and 5th coats with 220 grit.
4.  Sprayed on 25 coats of lacquer straight from the can - no sanding.
5.  Wetsanded like crazy with 1500 grit - I spent 8 hours just on this step
6.  Applied rubbing compound with soft cotton rag (2 coats)
7.  Applied polish with soft cotton rag and buffer (2 coats)

HERE are a few good shots of the difference the rubbing compound/polish makes.

I did not have access to any spraying tools/materials, unfortunately.  The lacquer was easy to apply though - I did it all in one weekend since each coat dried in 20 minutes.  I couldn't get it perfect but the finish still looks 1,000,000 times better than leaving brushstrokes on there with ordinary paint, IMO.  It almost looks like it came from the factory or something.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do - I'd be happy to answer any questions if I can...   :cheers:


--- End quote ---
His paint job looks incredible.  Someone posted once after I quoted him again, that it seemed like too much work.  If you want a great paint job, follow his steps.  If it is too much work, then you may end up with less than stellar results.

CheffoJeffo:
Thanks, HooPZ ... I was just looking for exactly that post ... and there is no way I would ever go to those extremes (25 coats of lacquer!) , but if i did, i expect that the finish would be BEE-YOO-TI-FUL!

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