allstate48 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 This is not a lure question, but just a paint question. I want to paint a board, and get it as smooth as possible. I've seen something on T.V. but don't remember what. My thinking is, to paint a coat, when sand, and keep this procedure going until I'm happy. I don't know what grit of paper to use. Just need some help. Thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) How many people are on this board.. I would suggest if you want to paint them.. use.. water base paint.. I painted a school board once with emron paint and the very next fall they had to vote and get a brand new school board... I sure wouldnt sand the board..people general oppose to being sanded unless they have a sick mind like Capsully18... He might actually wear some pany hose and enjoy the whole process..... OH YEAH!!! MY NAME IS THE ROOKIE and I stayed all night at THE DAISY DUKE INN last night! PAINTNG IS FUN AND IF YOU DONT HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!!! YOUR NOT GOING TO LIKE ME! Some on here dont and tend to take this manual labor serious! HERE IS WHAT I WOULD TELL YOU IF I WAS A MR. KNOW IT ALL!!! SEAL YOUR WOOD WITH MINWAX SPAR URETHENE let dry for 24 hours SAND WITH 150 GRIT PAPER SEAL IT AGAIN WITH MINWAX SAND IT AGAIN maybe higher grit like 220.. keep doing those steps and increasing your grit until your hands fall off.. then.. SEAL IT ONE MORE TIME and paint...that is how I would try it.. but like I said Im a rookie... and really dont have a clue if the advice Im giving you is correct.. I just wanted to have some fun cause lately TU has been VERY VERY BORING READING MATERIAL at night.. Maybe this will spice things up a bite.... more than likely someone with a TON OF EXPERIENCE will chim in with the correct information.. as for the board your about to paint... TELL'em TATER SAID HI!!! :tipsy:and DONT PASS THE HEALTH CARE BILL:pissed: THE UN-AMERICAN ASTRO TURF TOWN HALL PAINTER!!! Edited August 17, 2009 by The_Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I recently built a bedside table and wanted to eliminate the wood grain from showing through. I simply used a sanding sealer. It was like a very thick undercoat. It dried to a state that could be sanded in a few hours. I sanded down using an orbital sander with 80 grit (just been to the den to check). 80 or 150 is fine, no point going lighter, as you are going to apply a couple of coats of paint anyway. Use the finer grits after the base coats. After the sanding the sealer coat, you may have to re-apply in a few spots that you missed first time around. It all seemed a waste of effort in the end, as I ended up with brush marks anyway, lol. But even these can be eliminated by using a spray gun, or if brushing, I believe retarders are available that will allow the brush marks to level. Modern paints are designed to be applied to a vertical wall without running. There lies the problem, the paint is prevented from self levelling, which would cause runs. I am not an expert, this is just my recent experience. Rookie, I am not famous for my sense of humor, but you keep TU interesting for me. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 sand the board with 150 paper, go to Home Depot ( or any paint store) and ask them for a product called 'Flotrol", it's an additive to use with latex paint that allows the paint to flow more evenly. i use a foam brush to apply it with excellant results. 3 coats, i lightly sand with 400 grit between coats and wipe off dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 SUPER DAVE!!! YOUR THE FUNNIEST ENGINEER I KNOW!!! SO FUNNY I WANT TO GIVE YOU A PRESENT!!! HERE IS A CAN OF:spam: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Don't know the effect you're after, but one of the epoxies used by bait builders - Envirotex Lite (commonly termed ETEX here on TU) - is designed to make a very smooth, durable, high gloss surface. It is in fact a pour-on table top epoxy suitable for bars, etc. It's sold in hobby shops like Michaels and Hobby Lobby for around $15 per 16 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlegs Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi I have painted piano's for a local dealer and we always use 2k auto motive primer/filler spray on 2 to 3 coats (heavy) allow to cure and sand with 400 dry and the surface will be flawless ,and ready for paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstate48 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks everyone. I think I've got the idea. Thanks again. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstate48 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've got everything smooth. When I'm done, I've got etex, and was wondering , what can I thin it with, and put on a couple coats, instead of one thick coat? Thanks people. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Etex contains solvent and is quite thin compared to many epoxies. But you can thin it further with most solvents after mixing. I use virgin lacquer thinner on epoxy (buy it at an auto supply store) because it has a moderate evaporation rate. That extends the working time and the curing time a little but Etex already takes a full 24 hrs before it gets really hard (in fact, most epoxies continue to cure for about a week after application). The key to getting a reliable hard epoxy finish is to measure it accurately and mix it VERY well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstate48 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks Bob. I've used it straight, mot thinned. I tried using the search, but nothing came up. Thanks again Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hmm.... I typed etex in the search box and got 232 threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 If you are painting a flat board, and want a truly flat, smooth finish, use a rigid sanding block, like a piece of plywood, with the sand paper wrapped around it, instead of an electric sander, which has a soft, felt pad and will follow the contours of the wood, sculpting out the softer wood between the harder grain. Use as many coats of a good sanding sealer as you need to get it smooth, sanding between each coat. Then use a good primer, wet sand with 400 grit, and reprime, and then paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
