What is the best way to paint mdf?

[kbzx35]

Re: What is the best way to paint mdf?

When I worked at a car stereo place we used hi build poly primer. It's not cheap as last time I spent $50 for a quart but it adheres and coats really thick. Real easy to sand as well.

[Carbon13]

Re: What is the best way to paint mdf?

I found a pretty good link: http://www.caraudio.com/forums/car-a...spray-can.html

The additional links at the bottom to the guy painting the computer case are actually really good. It's not MDF but aside from the prep work, much of the info is very transferable and detailed.

[Carbon13]

Re: What is the best way to paint mdf?

I found a pretty good link: http://www.caraudio.com/forums/car-a...spray-can.html

The additional links at the bottom to the guy painting the computer case are actually really good. It's not MDF but aside from the prep work, much of the info is very transferable and detailed.

[asosa71]

Re: What is the best way to paint mdf?

Automotive paint on MDF can be quite challenging but it all depends on the end result that you want. Several Factors to take into consideration are paint color (darker colors tend to show more details) so results will be highlighted more than with lighter colors. Sealing the MDF, several layers of good quality primer, sanding are essential before paint is applied.

Like I said it all depends of the end result desired. A more mirror like finish will require more work before paint is applied.

Good luck.

A Sosa

[nigelb]

Re: What is the best way to paint mdf?

Updated link to the tutorial-

http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/67501/how-to-paint-mdf-to-a-mirror-finish-worklog

I found a pretty good link: http://www.caraudio.com/forums/car-a...spray-can.html

The additional links at the bottom to the guy painting the computer case are actually really good. It's not MDF but aside from the prep work, much of the info is very transferable and detailed.