Used Oil Based Primer on MDF - What kind of paint should I use?

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HTFreak

Discussion Starter · Mar 14, 2016

I made a component rack out of MDF and I put 3 layers of primer on it (Kilz Oil Based) and I now want to paint it black.

What level of sand paper should I run the Orbital Sander on the last layer of Oil Based primer that I used?

Also, what kind of paint should I use as far as oil based or "primer and paint all in one" or "water based" (I want to paint it black and I am going to use Cigar Foam paint rollers to paint it black)??

Thanks!

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Gymschu

· #2 · Mar 14, 2016

I think you overKILZed with the primer. One coat of primer is usually sufficient. The orbital might be a bit too aggressive for sanding. Use a 1/4 sheet palm sander with 220 grit. You can use oil or latex paint for your topcoats. As far as the foam roller, I am not a fan. It holds very little paint and will leave skid marks in your finish if you're not careful. A Whizz roller with a mohair roller sleeve leaves a nice finish. You can also use a regular Whizz roller sleeve, because the mohair can act a lot like the foam roller.......it holds very little paint.

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