Kilz

[TonyW]

Any of you guys use Kilz interior oil base spray sealer-primer on MDF? If so, how were the results.

I'm planning on sealing all cut edges with a 50/50 mix of Elmers glue and water, the trying several coats of the Kilz. After that, I want to use lacquer (several coats) on top.

If this plan is all screwy, please let me know, I'm not much of a paint guru.

Thanks, Tony

[GRollins]

Water and MDF are not good companions. You may do more harm than good by trying to seal cut edges this way.
I suppose that if you've already got Kilz on hand, paid for, that's a strong argument in its favor, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I'm not sure how well lacquer will adhere to it.

Grey

[TonyW]

What do you use on the edges and for sealer and primer? I'm looking for anything that will work (and is at least available on the net) and that will provide a good base for the lacquer.

Thanks, Tony

[tomtt]

du pont automotive finishes
must be others

[TonyW]

So your'e saying I should find a du pont automotive sealer/primer and then put the coats of lacquer over that?

Tony

[GRollins]

Automotive is good. I use automotive stuff for finishing the basses I build as well as speakers.
Expensive, but good.

Grey

[TonyW]

Next question. Where to find it. Any automotive parts place?

[Ron E]

Bondo works great on screw holes, and for filling or smoothing any gaps or roughness.

I have some particle board boxes that I am planning on spraying on the outside or inside (haven't decided yet) with Kilz to seal them. They are otherwise quite leaky/lossy.

[tomtt]

this may be the near most place for you
maybe;

central auto parts

801 e central ave

commanche tx
76442

(325) 356-3925

i cant seem to link to duponts
web site,they have a jobber look up

seen this?

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...41158826lMhyGi

[synergy]

just been building some furniture out of MDF for my new studio

sealed it first with a PVA/water mix and rubbed it down with a 600 grit then a 1200 grit paper

then sprayed it with a cellulose primer and top coat rubbed in between with 1200 grit

it's come out lovely and i'm really impressed

i figured it would be good practice for when i get some cabs knocked up and reckon with a bit of patience and several layers of laquer a piano finish could be achieved quite easily

i will say one thing though your final finish when spraying is entirely dependant on how good the original surface is ANY imperfections will show