[Czilla9000]

I need a spray paint and a spray primer to decorate the raw MDF cabinets for the speakers I am building. Currently, it looks like Krylon and Rust-Oleum are the only available options.






Any suggestions on what spray paint/primer to get? I am looking to paint the speakers vivid red. Cool eh?

PS - Stupid Question - I paint the cabinets before doing anything else, right? I should paint the cabinets and then install the driver and stuff, right?

 

[Xanadu777]

I think I would first brush on a primer like Killz or Zinser123 at the least. I think it would seal the wood better than a spray on primer. You can get it in pint cans for pretty cheap. With that white primer as an undercoat, you will get a vivid red. I've always preffered Krylon, dries faster thus easier to work with. Spray on light, not quite half coverage then 2 coats to follow with the third (or more) being your finish coat.

Paint first, touch up any "accidents" later. Drill any holes or mods first.

Post pics when done!

 

[beamrider]

Kilz is primarily used for fire damage, I would use B-I-N from Zinsser. Alcohol based white pigmented shellac, works great for everything I prime out, from wood, metal, plastic, drywall, etc.

If you don't like that, try Gripper from Glidden.