Hyperion Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hi Hyperspin Fans! Question: I want to have super high gloss finish on my MDF cab. I already bought water based enamel but think I shout have bought auto spray enamel. Has any achieved a smooth high gloss or even an automotive type sheen to their cab with water based enamel? What's the best way to get a high gloss finish? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublu289 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Lots of sanding and pain sprayer lol and time lots and lots of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperion Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Lots of sanding and pain sprayer lol and time lots and lots of time That's the plan. Is it less work with auto paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzbarb Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 for the best finish and long lasting, 2pack automotive paint is best to use but you would need to know what your doing as its dangerous stuff, i've sprayed lots of mdf with it but i am a pro car painter if your looking for a cheap method then i would recommend using emulsion paint with a roller then if you want it gloss give it a coat with clear varnish, i've just done some cnc'ed door plaques this way and the finish was exellent. also remember the prep work is the key to getting a good finish, don't try and cover up shoddy work with the final coat of paint as it will show through in the end, good look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herclins Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 The most popular technology of producing high-quality gloss - is consistent three coats of paint, which must not exceed eighty - one hundred and twenty microns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Other than through many rounds of spraying and sanding, a good Clearcoat could do this for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maull Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 IMHO, the best way to get a great paint job is to be good friends with someone who sprays cars and does side jobs. Just wish I fit into either of those categories myself. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailervert Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I did this with a can of Rust-olium Enamel. Its 3 coats primer, 3 coats enamel, 3 coats clear with a crap ton of sanding in between. Wet sanded the clear at 2000 grit then finished with Turtle Wax rubbing compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailervert Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Here is an up close view. Its not automotive finish nice, but it only cost about $20 and an hour of sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fursphere Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Are those pics MDF or Plywood underneath? Either way nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailervert Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 thanks! that is 3/4 mdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Great job on that finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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