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cosermann Regular user Indiana 144 Posts |
Instead of chipboard (MDF) you might try sign board, also called MDO or, medium density overlay I believe. It's a plywood type product with a paper glued to one or both sides (don't worry, it's not coming off) that will cut your finishing time by a factor of 10. Most of the home improvement stores have it. Lots of guys who homebuild boats use it.
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Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
I guess this is too late to help David, at least on that project, but I have had good success using "foam" rollers for painting.
Regan
Mister Mystery
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Scruffy the Clown Loyal user Coldwater,MI 233 Posts |
I just finished building a prop and used Deft Lacquer (spray can) to finish it. It is a good lacquer product. I even used it to touch up musical instruments. I applied like four coats of clear and then used 0000 steel wool to smooth it up. Then I used a tack rag to remove all the steel wool fibers, I took a clean refridgerator magnet to check for steel wool strands, then applied more coats. They really don't start looking good untill after the steel wool rub down.
You could also wet sand them, but be careful that you don't go through the finish. |
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kregg Inner circle 1950 Posts |
All you really need is a shellac. MDF won't bleed; however, oils can transfer onto your work and cause fisheye or a poor bond.
Lately, I've been using a product called hydrocote. It can be mixed with latex paints and it hardens for a durable finish.
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