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MDF dash sealing / undercoating

Slater - 25/8/08 at 09:17 AM

My dash is MDF/wood. I want to paint it matt or satin black, what is the best way to seal/undercoat the MDF against the elements??

Any recommended products??

splitrivet - 25/8/08 at 09:37 AM

Quick drying MDF primer (water based),light sanding to take out brush marks, car spray.
Cheers,
Bob

[Edited on 25/8/08 by splitrivet]

DarrenW - 27/8/08 at 02:41 PM

I guess the back can be sealed with some polyurethane type varnish. Maybe also the edges. Would it be possible to seal it all over and then cover the front with vinyl. The foam backed type vinyl can make a very tidy job of dashes etc. Quite easy to do with a bit of spray adhesive and some staples in the back.