Touching up a cheap MDF box

[CAframer]

A client just returned from a conference in Iraq ... the box containing a little plaque from the conference was damaged in transit ... any suggestions on how best to touch up the scuff marks?

I can mix up some acrylic paint to match but I'm not sure how to achieve a satin finish anything close to the original. The box appears to be made from MDF, or similar pressed board, with some kind of painted finish.

He understands that it will be what it will be, but obviously I want to provide something as good as I possible.

Suggestions welcome.

 

[Jeff Rodier]

I would mask off the top and spray acrylic on the entire outer portion of the box to make it look uniform.

 

[canada framer]

in my experience i dont think you can match it ...needs to be sanded and repainted to have an even look...
its very hard to match unknow stains or paints...it will never look the same...you might even make it look worst and then he will be angry..
i would stay away from it..
my personal opinion...

 

[JRB]

Do your touch up then final coat it with Krylon mat finish spray. You could also build up the original damage with sanding sealer to get everything level, then touch up the colors, then the krylon mat finish.

Do not confuse Krylon mat finish with Krylon photo dulling spray.

John

 

[Rick Granick]

Be careful when masking. Those kinds of finishes are very fragile and unforgiving to touch up.
:kaffeetrinker_2: Rick

 

[Luddite]

Careful with the masking.Any tape,even the delicate blue stuff will pull the finish right off of the snotwood box! May be a lost cause,unless the customer wants to repaint the whole thing.I`d Call it "collateral damage" and then end it there. L.My work table is made of this stuff,echhh...paper veneer Pulls right off.

 

[Bork]

ShurRELEASE masking tape


As Jeff suggested. For this kind of delicate painting and also for other framing tasks when the razor straight line is essentional, we use recently developed ShurRELEASE masking tape available from your local paint stores:


CP 60

60-Day ShurRELEASEDelicate SurfaceAcrylic-based adhesive An ultra thin painter's tape for Razor sharp lines. Our newest painter's tape leaves only the sharpest, cleanest lines - perfect for painting stripes, diamonds, and other patterns on walls. With a low tack adhesive, it removes cleanly from delicate surfaces and won't damage painted drywall or faux finishes.