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Painting FG and MDF

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Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Topic: Painting FG and MDF

Posted By: tnrplaya
Subject: Painting FG and MDF
Date Posted: July 20, 2004 at 10:03 PM

Hi everyone,

I am building my first cover panel for my amp rack and box. While the majority of the cover panel is FG, I have a few areas of MDF along the straights, etc...

My question is can I primer and paint directly over the MDF or should I spread a thin layer of body filler and/or poly resin over the wood before primering. My goal is to have everything look as if it were all one piece (FG)

Thanks for your help!

~Alvin (n00b)

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Posted By: archemedes
Date Posted: July 21, 2004 at 12:55 AM

I'd do a skim coat of resin then prime the wood will absorb the paint and primer and it may not match

Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: July 21, 2004 at 1:34 PM

Ya paint about 2 layers of resin on the MDF.

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