Painting MDF

87ttopstang

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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?

 

VPStang

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87ttopstang said:

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?

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Bondo it first....

 

KAILUAZ

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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

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87ttopstang

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VPStang said:

Bondo it first....

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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?

 

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KAILUAZ said:

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CDT Audio good choice.

 

Infinity

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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.

 

KAILUAZ

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Yeah I just ordered the another set of 6 1/2" CDT components to finsh off my system.

 

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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.