clamlamp wrote:that looks great!!! Did you sand between coats or just paint?
HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:that looks great!!! Did you sand between coats or just paint?
I've sanded lightly to knock down any high spots or fuzzies left by the roller. I ended up switching to a "cabinet" (foam) roller 7" I think. That of course did not shed any fibers into the paint. I am sanding between every couple of coats on the hatch as I'm trying to get a finish smooth enough to apply decals. I know I won't get a perfectly smooth surface no matter what I do, but I do want to have somewhere to decorate like a tourist. I also like the texture of the PMF. It's certainly grown on me.
clamlamp wrote:HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:that looks great!!! Did you sand between coats or just paint?
I've sanded lightly to knock down any high spots or fuzzies left by the roller. I ended up switching to a "cabinet" (foam) roller 7" I think. That of course did not shed any fibers into the paint. I am sanding between every couple of coats on the hatch as I'm trying to get a finish smooth enough to apply decals. I know I won't get a perfectly smooth surface no matter what I do, but I do want to have somewhere to decorate like a tourist. I also like the texture of the PMF. It's certainly grown on me.
Going to start my PMF on Monday, any tips?
What do you use to fill holes or gaps and smooth surface before the canvas is put on?HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:that looks great!!! Did you sand between coats or just paint?
I've sanded lightly to knock down any high spots or fuzzies left by the roller. I ended up switching to a "cabinet" (foam) roller 7" I think. That of course did not shed any fibers into the paint. I am sanding between every couple of coats on the hatch as I'm trying to get a finish smooth enough to apply decals. I know I won't get a perfectly smooth surface no matter what I do, but I do want to have somewhere to decorate like a tourist. I also like the texture of the PMF. It's certainly grown on me.
Going to start my PMF on Monday, any tips?
Tips:
1) Start with a smooth surface. Most surface imperfections will show though. You wouldn't think so, but they do.
2) I used TB2. Don't be tempted to lay on a coat of TB2 over the canvas. I may reactivate the dried glue and cause it to pull away.
3) Leave the canvas long and trim it later. When I skinned the hatch I covered it in glue, laid the canvas on top, and trimmed it. I went back the next day and saw that it had shrunk significantly. I dont' recall having nearly the same reaction with the camper body, but the hatch did shrink quite a bit. TB2 and canvas are amazingly flexible and easy to trim with a sharp knife when dried.
4) Use either latex or oil based paints, but don't use both. I used a oil based primer (zinnser) because it was cheap oops paint (and is marketed to be used under either oil or latex paint), then I used latex paints after that. Even though the zinnser can be used under either kind, it must fully cure before being covered in latex paint, meaning 7-14 days. FYI latex paint can take 30 days to truly cure, but dries quickly. Once cured, both paints will provide a durable finish.
5) Don't bother using 'the mix' or CPES before PMF. The TB2 won't penetrate the wood like you want it to.
I'm sure there's more tips to be had, but that's what I can think of at the moment.
clamlamp wrote:What do you use to fill holes or gaps and smooth surface before the canvas is put on?HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:that looks great!!! Did you sand between coats or just paint?
I've sanded lightly to knock down any high spots or fuzzies left by the roller. I ended up switching to a "cabinet" (foam) roller 7" I think. That of course did not shed any fibers into the paint. I am sanding between every couple of coats on the hatch as I'm trying to get a finish smooth enough to apply decals. I know I won't get a perfectly smooth surface no matter what I do, but I do want to have somewhere to decorate like a tourist. I also like the texture of the PMF. It's certainly grown on me.
Going to start my PMF on Monday, any tips?
Tips:
1) Start with a smooth surface. Most surface imperfections will show though. You wouldn't think so, but they do.
2) I used TB2. Don't be tempted to lay on a coat of TB2 over the canvas. I may reactivate the dried glue and cause it to pull away.
3) Leave the canvas long and trim it later. When I skinned the hatch I covered it in glue, laid the canvas on top, and trimmed it. I went back the next day and saw that it had shrunk significantly. I dont' recall having nearly the same reaction with the camper body, but the hatch did shrink quite a bit. TB2 and canvas are amazingly flexible and easy to trim with a sharp knife when dried.
4) Use either latex or oil based paints, but don't use both. I used a oil based primer (zinnser) because it was cheap oops paint (and is marketed to be used under either oil or latex paint), then I used latex paints after that. Even though the zinnser can be used under either kind, it must fully cure before being covered in latex paint, meaning 7-14 days. FYI latex paint can take 30 days to truly cure, but dries quickly. Once cured, both paints will provide a durable finish.
5) Don't bother using 'the mix' or CPES before PMF. The TB2 won't penetrate the wood like you want it to.
I'm sure there's more tips to be had, but that's what I can think of at the moment.
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Wow regular dry wall spackle?! I would have never guessed. I was ready to use BondoHarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:What do you use to fill holes or gaps and smooth surface before the canvas is put on?HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:HarleyCamper wrote:clamlamp wrote:that looks great!!! Did you sand between coats or just paint?
I've sanded lightly to knock down any high spots or fuzzies left by the roller. I ended up switching to a "cabinet" (foam) roller 7" I think. That of course did not shed any fibers into the paint. I am sanding between every couple of coats on the hatch as I'm trying to get a finish smooth enough to apply decals. I know I won't get a perfectly smooth surface no matter what I do, but I do want to have somewhere to decorate like a tourist. I also like the texture of the PMF. It's certainly grown on me.
Going to start my PMF on Monday, any tips?
Tips:
1) Start with a smooth surface. Most surface imperfections will show though. You wouldn't think so, but they do.
2) I used TB2. Don't be tempted to lay on a coat of TB2 over the canvas. I may reactivate the dried glue and cause it to pull away.
3) Leave the canvas long and trim it later. When I skinned the hatch I covered it in glue, laid the canvas on top, and trimmed it. I went back the next day and saw that it had shrunk significantly. I dont' recall having nearly the same reaction with the camper body, but the hatch did shrink quite a bit. TB2 and canvas are amazingly flexible and easy to trim with a sharp knife when dried.
4) Use either latex or oil based paints, but don't use both. I used a oil based primer (zinnser) because it was cheap oops paint (and is marketed to be used under either oil or latex paint), then I used latex paints after that. Even though the zinnser can be used under either kind, it must fully cure before being covered in latex paint, meaning 7-14 days. FYI latex paint can take 30 days to truly cure, but dries quickly. Once cured, both paints will provide a durable finish.
5) Don't bother using 'the mix' or CPES before PMF. The TB2 won't penetrate the wood like you want it to.
I'm sure there's more tips to be had, but that's what I can think of at the moment.
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Spackling worked well for me. Sands easy, and is good and hard when glue penetrates it.
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