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Title: Type of paint to use?
Post by: nickynooch on April 30, 2009, 09:27:16 am
Is there any paint I should avoid using on MDF?

I saw one cabinet I liked that had glidden satin vinyl black paint on it.  Will that be ok on MDF?

Just trying to make sure it is ok, since I have read how MDF is sensative to certain substances (namely water).  Also, I am putting a mamemarquees CPO on my control panel.  It says to paint with latex/oil paint containing no waxes or silicones.  How can I tell if the paint meets that requirement?

Also, any recommendations on what paint/primer to buy would be great.
Thanks!
-Nick
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 09:35:18 am

Pretty much any normal paint will work so long as you prime it properly.
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: Haterot on April 30, 2009, 12:38:03 pm
go low/no VOC
Save the world, save yourself!  ;D
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: nickynooch on April 30, 2009, 03:20:02 pm
Sweet I'll look for some no/low VOC stuff.
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: paulscade on May 02, 2009, 07:59:00 am
I'm real happy with the paint that I chose:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82241.msg877560#msg877560

(although I bought way too much for one cabinet)

Here are a bunch of photos that show off the results (and my cab  ;D )

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82241.msg870125#msg870125
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: nickynooch on May 03, 2009, 01:16:45 am
I'm real happy with the paint that I chose:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82241.msg877560#msg877560

(although I bought way too much for one cabinet)

Here are a bunch of photos that show off the results (and my cab  ;D )

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82241.msg870125#msg870125

Great links and props on the cab.  The paint looks great!
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: pmowry on May 05, 2009, 04:27:28 pm
Paulscade, your cabinet looks great!! mine is based off the same plans.

But I noticed from your picture that you used a water based primer.  I used Kilz oil based since it is going on MDF.  Then I had a hell of a time locating black satin oil based paint for the bottom half and inside.  Still choosing the color for the top's outside.

but anyway, did I just cause to much trouble for myself going with oil based since it looks like I did not have to?
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: TOK on May 07, 2009, 09:36:32 am
Paulscade, your cabinet looks great!! mine is based off the same plans.

But I noticed from your picture that you used a water based primer.  I used Kilz oil based since it is going on MDF.  Then I had a hell of a time locating black satin oil based paint for the bottom half and inside.  Still choosing the color for the top's outside.

but anyway, did I just cause to much trouble for myself going with oil based since it looks like I did not have to?

Rustoleum in cans is oil based and they make a satin black. If you're looking for a finish that is authentic to what the games actually used, oil is the way to go. You made a great choice!
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: ChadTower on May 07, 2009, 09:42:11 am
Rustoleum in cans is oil based and they make a satin black. If you're looking for a finish that is authentic to what the games actually used, oil is the way to go. You made a great choice!

I think that depends on what state you're in... some states have really cracked down on oil based paints.  You can't even get large containers of enamels in MA anymore without looking really hard.
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: TOK on May 07, 2009, 09:56:12 am
I'm in PA, and this is one of the states that has rules in effect. What you say is correct, in that I didn't see oil based paint in 5 or 1 gallon containers. No problem finding it in quart containers, 2 of which are perfect for the average sized cab.
Title: Re: Type of paint to use?
Post by: pmowry on May 15, 2009, 12:16:35 pm
I live in a very small louisiana town.  Finish and color selection in oil is very limited at the hardware stores near by.  The true paint stores a little north of me have a better selection of finish and can mix whatever color, but only in gallon size.  So  the extra paint will just give me an excuse to build another one  ;D

After all it would be a shame to let it go to waste.