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Spray painting

Hi
I am in the process of building my kitchen cupboard doors & drawer fronts.What I would like to do is paint them gloss black ( I know it's a brave move ) with a little metallic to it.I have not had a lot of painting experience but I am confident enough to take on the challenge.I was wondering if anyone had some helpful tips ( best sprayer,paint,primer, tips on spraying etc )The doors are made from MDF ( see pic ) and I was hoping to paint them with a good auto paint

Thanks in advance
Rob

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Rob

As long as you prime them before painting I don't see a problem. I would use an oil-based primer and then find a spray paint you like and spray paint several light coats outside or in a garage.

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Originally Posted by pattyg2

As long as you prime them before painting I don't see a problem. I would use an oil-based primer and then find a spray paint you like and spray paint several light coats outside or in a garage.

Thanks patty

I want to purchase a decent spray gun.Any suggestions

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Originally Posted by nortonalberta

Thanks patty

I want to purchase a decent spray gun.Any suggestions

Sorry but I've never used a spray gun... just spray paint! Need to get one I guess. I really think it depends on the compressor being used though.

There are so many on the market(spray guns)

I bought one for spraying lacquer from Wal Mart,it has been fine for more than 4 years now, it was in the $40-50 range.

Top(gravity) feed,and if you keep it clean and well maintained almost any gun can last.

I would look to how many times you think you will use a gun and buy one with that in mind.

Hey, finally a question that is right up my ally, (bodyman/painter by trade since forever).. sand with a 180 grit, use a tack rag and a blower and get all dust off, I have had great luck with a product called Nason,(look under automotive paint dealers or body shop suppliers in the book) look for a place that sells Dupont as they are the maker of the Nason line, it is a good quality urethane product, the best primer to spray is called MAXX-FILL 2 5453 and you will need the catlyst for it, let it harden overnight, sand lightly with a 400 grit paper, (can use a touch of water to keep paper from clogging), as far as a black metallic paint, ask your dealer about a honda black code NH592P, get a pint of nason BASE coat and reducer for it, (use very little reducer as paint is thin) just put on enough to cover and don't "soak" the coats on, you want it wet but not runny and not dry to where it feels rough, usually 3 coats is enough(let flash in between coats), ask rep for the nason clear with catalyst also, a couple coats for this would be fine, try to leave vertical when spraying to avoid as much dirt in paint as possible, just be careful for runs. I use devilbiss HVLP guns but you can get much cheaper gravity guns at harbor freight stores and such. Also get a little water filter that screws onto your rugulator on bottom of gun, the can save the day! Clean gun with thinner and when done put a little bit in cup, unscrew tip and put it in the cup with the thinner.. hope this helps

Sorry, maxx fill is not a Nason brand,(was something I had on hand) but the rep will hook you up with a nason urethane primer

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Originally Posted by vaccarodm

Hey, finally a question that is right up my ally, (bodyman/painter by trade since forever)..sand with a 180 grit, use a tack rag and a blower and get all dust off, I have had great luck with a product called Nason,(look under automotive paint dealers or body shop suppliers in the book) look for a place that sells Dupont as they are the maker of the Nason line, it is a good quality urethane product, the best primer to spray is called MAXX-FILL 2 5453 and you will need the catlyst for it, let it harden overnight, sand lightly with a 400 grit paper, (can use a touch of water to keep paper from clogging), as far as a black metallic paint, ask your dealer about a honda black code NH592P, get a pint of nason BASE coat and reducer for it, (use very little reducer as paint is thin) just put on enough to cover and dont "soak" the coats on, you want it wet but not runny and not dry to where it feels rough, usually 3 coats is enough(let flash in between coats), ask rep for the nason clear with catalyst also, a couple coats for this would be fine, try to leave vertical when spraying to avoid as much dirt in paint as possible, just be carefull for runs. I use devilbiss HVLP guns but you can get much cheaper gravity guns at harbor freight stores and such. also get a little water filter that screws onto your rugulator on bottom of gun, the can save the day! clean gun with thinner and when done put a little bit in cup, unscrew tip and put it in the cup with the thinner..hope this helps

Nice write up vaccarodm:
Was hopeing to get some advice like that.
Big thanks for that