Plywood painting q's

Godwin · 01-08-08, 02:56 PM

I'm wrapping up a little cargo box project and have constructed the box with birch plywood. I'll be painting this soon and would like some suggestions on what type of primer, if any, would be best. I also want to use a non-skid type paint on the top surface, any suggestions on that?

-Spike- · 01-08-08, 06:54 PM

'Killz' is the best primer I've found that can be had damn near anywhere. You can either use the original which is alcohol based and dries fast (but stinks) or the water-based formula. Dunn-Edwards sells good primer, and I'm sure Frazee and Sherman-Williams have something comparable.

-Spike

rjcruiser · 01-09-08, 08:15 AM

I'd agree with spike that kilz works well. I'd definitely get the water based....much easier to clean up. If you don't really care about the smell or the clean-up phase...go with oil-based.

EricG · 01-09-08, 09:06 AM

I've wondered how that epoxy garage floor paint would hold up for a cargo box.

45Kevin · 01-09-08, 09:10 AM

Just use a good exterior wood primer. Sand and clean the box of dust and roll it on. Then sand and apply a second coat of primer or the finish paint.

Plowboy · 01-14-08, 12:19 PM

Probably don't care if the plywood looks like painted plywood, but here is something that movie company prop builders do to hide the plywood look when painting. Put down a really thin panel adhesive, cover with a bed sheet, roll out any bubbles with a cheep rolling pin, then paint with primer and finish. Really fine finish without plywood inperfections showing through.

webelk6 · 01-15-08, 09:20 PM

Kilz would be fine .

Godwin · 01-19-08, 05:29 PM

Picked up some Kilz but haven't had time to put it to use. Also found a sprayable rubber coating for the top. I think this was a Permatex product but don't remember for sure, I need to take a look at the can.

01-08-08, 02:56 PM	#1
Godwin IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 965	Plywood painting q's I'm wrapping up a little cargo box project and have constructed the box with birch plywood. I'll be painting this soon and would like some suggestions on what type of primer, if any, would be best. I also want to use a non-skid type paint on the top surface, any suggestions on that? __________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff Tallassee, AL

01-08-08, 06:54 PM	#2
-Spike- IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,207	'Killz' is the best primer I've found that can be had damn near anywhere. You can either use the original which is alcohol based and dries fast (but stinks) or the water-based formula. Dunn-Edwards sells good primer, and I'm sure Frazee and Sherman-Williams have something comparable. -Spike __________________ His 1994 TLC 'White Elephant' +6"/35" Locked and loaded. Hers '95 TLC Bare bones. "I don't understand this business of illegal aliens giving birth to American citizens. If your cat has kittens in the oven, would you call them biscuits?" -Unknown

01-09-08, 09:06 AM	#4
EricG IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 537	I've wondered how that epoxy garage floor paint would hold up for a cargo box. __________________ It is neither necessary or possible to educate someone who never questions anything. - Josephe Heller, Catch 22 93 FZJ80 - Locked & Lifted - still waiting on Loaded (CDL, 7pin, Axle transplant from Jenny Cruiser, 2" OME lift)

01-14-08, 12:19 PM	#6
Plowboy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On a hill overlooking a lake in Idaho Posts: 433	Probably don't care if the plywood looks like painted plywood, but here is something that movie company prop builders do to hide the plywood look when painting. Put down a really thin panel adhesive, cover with a bed sheet, roll out any bubbles with a cheep rolling pin, then paint with primer and finish. Really fine finish without plywood inperfections showing through. __________________ 78LC40, sbc 327, PuPs, Aussie Locker, 4wdisc. 1948 bradley trailer

01-15-08, 09:20 PM	#7
webelk6 Brewers in '08! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: God's Country Posts: 672	Kilz would be fine . __________________ 04/75 fj40 slowly under resto...... build thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/99015-04-75-frame-off.html '94 FZJ80 (DJ81) with 14k gold emblems(wifes) '06 Tundra/Work Truck Model Iforce V-8 ( paint/estimating rig)

01-09-08, 08:15 AM	#3
rjcruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Covington GA Posts: 316	I'd agree with spike that kilz works well. I'd definitely get the water based....much easier to clean up. If you don't really care about the smell or the clean-up phase...go with oil-based.

01-09-08, 09:10 AM	#5
45Kevin IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta TLCA# 13487 Posts: 331	Just use a good exterior wood primer. Sand and clean the box of dust and roll it on. Then sand and apply a second coat of primer or the finish paint.

01-19-08, 05:29 PM	#8
Godwin IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 965	Picked up some Kilz but haven't had time to put it to use. Also found a sprayable rubber coating for the top. I think this was a Permatex product but don't remember for sure, I need to take a look at the can. __________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff Tallassee, AL

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