minuteman62-64
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Planning to use new MDO plywood for decking over the bow section of my boat. Original seats were MDO plywood, appeared to be painted with an oil based paint w/o primer. Held up well for 30+ years. I re-painted one of these with good quality oil based paint (with out primer) and that (applied over a well aged MDO surface) is holding up well. I can't tell if the manufacturer scuffed up the MDO finish prior to paint application.
I have also had excellent results using Rustoleum oil based paint, as well as the oil based paint I've been using on my boat, applied directly on regular plywood (w/o primer).
So, I'm wondering, when I paint this bow decking, with a brand new MDO surface, primer yes or no? Scuff the MDO surface prior to paint application? I should add, the guys who sold me the oil based paint I've been using (it is called "Aro-Plate II, SG" by Frazee) said no primer necessary over plywood as long as I'm not aiming for a smooth sanded surface.
Appreciate input, particularly from you guys with experience painting over MDO surfaces.
I have also had excellent results using Rustoleum oil based paint, as well as the oil based paint I've been using on my boat, applied directly on regular plywood (w/o primer).
So, I'm wondering, when I paint this bow decking, with a brand new MDO surface, primer yes or no? Scuff the MDO surface prior to paint application? I should add, the guys who sold me the oil based paint I've been using (it is called "Aro-Plate II, SG" by Frazee) said no primer necessary over plywood as long as I'm not aiming for a smooth sanded surface.
Appreciate input, particularly from you guys with experience painting over MDO surfaces.