Painting MDF

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  1. 87ttopstang New Member

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    Anyone out there try to paint MDF? I'm trying to decide how I want to cover my new box I just built. Would like to paint it the same colour as the car, just don't know how MDF would take automotive paint.

    Anyone have pics?
    87ttopstang, Apr 7, 2005
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    Bondo it first....
    VPStang, Apr 7, 2005
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  3. KAILUAZ New Member

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    Here is my MDF amp rack. I used primer/sealer and Bear white gloss house paint. If you prime it you can use automotive paint if you need 100% color match.
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    KAILUAZ, Apr 7, 2005
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    KAILUAZ, Apr 7, 2005
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  5. 87ttopstang New Member

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    I am guessing that will produce the hard, smooth, shiney finish that I am looking for? Have you done this before?
    87ttopstang, Apr 8, 2005
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    CDT Audio :nice: good choice.
    WOT, Apr 8, 2005
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    If you fiberglass resin the whole thing, it will increase strength AND give you something to paint.

    Again, I agree with WOT. CDT is nice stuff.
    Infinity, Apr 8, 2005
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  8. KAILUAZ New Member

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    Yeah I just ordered the another set of 6 1/2" CDT components to finsh off my system.
    KAILUAZ, Apr 9, 2005
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    Bondo isn't needed unless you are trying to fill gaps. Sand to 80 grit, then 220, primer, sand to 400 grit, topcoat.
    diymobilemedia, Apr 11, 2005
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