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    Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    Hey guys, working on plans for my new enlcosure. I'll make a build log. I was just wondering what people do besides carpeting their boxes. Carpet looks alright, but Im not a huge fan.

    Paint? (I have plenty of paint in my shop, should I primer first?)

    Line-X (or whatever) Ive seen boxes that have been bed-lined. Looked great and seems like it would really seal and bond everthing together. (little more $$$)

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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    If you paint and want it to last I would definetly prime it. I have always liked the line-x but still haven't tryed it. there is vinyl



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    Quote Originally Posted by FIMPALASS View Post
    If you paint and want it to last I would definetly prime it. I have always liked the line-x but still haven't tryed it. there is vinyl
    Yeah the Line-X looks really nice and probably adds alot of stability to the box. Im gonna price it this weekend.
    Im more of a composites guy so dont know anything too advanced about painting MDF. Will oil based primer and some good paint hold well?



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    How bout piano black? That's always ****



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    I don't know much about paint.



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    Quote Originally Posted by FurbiesAndBeans View Post
    How bout piano black? That's always ****

    this is classy as ****. i love it



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    How about suede, vinyl and paint, change it up a little.



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    flekstone....i'm yet to do a box in this, but from the pics i've seen on here of boxes painted with flekstone, they alway looks sweet...



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    I don't know much about paint.
    u sure about that? haha



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    suede



    flekstone is pretty nice also




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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    Quote Originally Posted by kr15 View Post
    u sure about that? haha
    Ok spray can yes. Oil base, latex and acrylic it is all the same to me.



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    wow, the suede and the other looks very clean



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    Re: Box Cosmetics? What should I do?

    a little off topic, but before applying that flekstone, how many coats of primer would you put on?
    and would you have to sand the entire box at all, or just primer then flexstone?



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