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   Shep | Sep 09, 2006 05:49pm | #1

   scuff sand it to get some bite

   prime it with BIN 1-2-3

   top coat it with semi-gloss enamel of choice

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   terryb | Sep 11, 2006 07:00am | #6

   I use BIN primer to get me out of all kinds of scrapes but when I primed one of those euro-junk bookcases with it and painted it, any scratching takes it off - primer and all.

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   RRooster | Sep 11, 2006 07:19am | #7

   Maybe a good time to use the Flood product mentioned above.  Sounds like just the thing for a smooth surface re-paint. 

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   nikkiwood | Sep 09, 2006 06:50pm | #2

   Flood makes a product called "Easy Surface Prep".

   http://www.flood.com/Flood/Products/Interior/Specialty/ESP+Specialty+Page.htm

   I've used it before painting on all kinds of problem surfaces, and it is terrific. Basically, you just brush it on, then wipe it off, let it dry for 90 minutes, and then paint away.

   You'll probably not find it in the home centers, but most paint stores carry it.

   With melamine, I would run over the surface first with a pad sander to roughen it up a bit.

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   BarryE | Sep 10, 2006 12:31am | #3

   The "most durable" way?

   epoxy paint

   urethane based paint

   There is a melamine paint, but it seems to be sold only in Canada

   or the most durable with the easiest materials?

   i would sand it aggressively, use a bonding primer like XIM and topcoat with something like ProClassic, either waterbourne or oil

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   hmj | Sep 10, 2006 04:26am | #4

   I did find a urethane acrylic called "cabinetcoat". Says it can go over lightly scuffed melamine and laminate. I will try it on a scrap before I go to town with it...

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   PhillGiles | Sep 10, 2006 07:01am | #5

   use one of those special primers made for plastics.

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   BillHartmann | Sep 11, 2006 07:54am | #8

   Xim makes bonder primers that are for difficult to paint surfaces.http://www.ximbonder.com/