plywood primer

[stuvy]

Hi there,

Firstly i have tried the search function but I couldnt find a definitive answer for what im looking for.

I have made a wooden box out of 6mm plywood (8'x4' sheet £12 nothing fancy) it was fairly rough but iv sanded it smooth and now need to prime it before applying vinyl wrap to the outside the dimensions are 16"L X 10"W X 11"H
What do you guys recommend to use as a primer that will be glass like under the vinyl?
Ideally a brush or roller application but i do have a spray gun and a compressor if thats going to give a better finish.

After looking online iv noticed people saying use oil based as it wont bring the grain out in the plywood.

Can anyone recommend a product and a rough price would be great too.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

 

[Gromit62]

In the past I have used spray clear lacquer from Halfords the sort used on cars, quick drying, does not raise the grain or very little and handy for a small project, I used a few coats once and got a high gloss finish on a project with a light sanding between coats.

 

[Chrispy]

You could use acrilic primer/undercoat brush or roller give it a few coats sanding as required, that will in the end fill the grain and give you a smooth surfacem, but glass like might be difficult on cheap plywood.

 

[stuvy]

thanks for that chaps,

Ideally glass smooth but Its nearly smooth from sanding i might try a test piece with just alot of sanding and some vinyl

 

[cornucopia]

it sounds like you need to apply a fine surface filler all over then sand it back then prime it- the best filler i've used if by Toupret

 

[stuvy]

do you just use a hard plastic applicator ( a bit thicker than a credit card) to push it over the surface?

 

[cornucopia]

you could do but a filling knife would be easier/better

and be carful some of the cheaper fine surface fillers set like concrete- I always use toupret

 

[stuvy]

brilliant il have a look online to see where i can pick some up or get it posted.

Thanks again

 

[DeanN]

+1 for Toupret (the red box). Fast drying, doesn't slump, and sands mirror smooth.

Your local decorating centre should stock it.

 

[stuvy]

sorry for being daft but i guess this is the fine filler?
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Paintin ... 169/p63284

 

[Phil Pascoe]

If you know any plasterers, scrounge a bit of dry lining filler. It's extremely fine, and easily sanded.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

If you use Toupret (or anything else, probably) open the bag, take out what you need and immediately seal the bag up again - it'll last for ages. The longer the bag's left open the quicker it'll spoil.

 

[DeanN]

Yep, that's the one - available in 1kg and 2kg boxes (and 5kg bags I think).

As above, keep it dry - I use a plastic container with a lid, and empty the box into it.

 

[cornucopia]

sorry for being daft but i guess this is the fine filler?
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Paintin ... 169/p63284

that’s a general purpose filler it'll be o.k. but isn’t as fine as the stuff I was referring to

this is the fine surface filler I use
http://www.trade1st.co.uk/toupret-fine- ... ller-1-5kg