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   RW | Sep 21, 2008 03:37am | #1

   prime, sand, fill, sand, spray oil.

   Real trucks dont have sparkplugs

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   davcefai | Sep 21, 2008 08:13am | #2

   Those legs will get kicked more often than you'd like so you'll want a tough coating. I don't know about latex - never even seen it here - but for things like this I go for for 3 topcoats of a good oil paint over 2 coats of undercoat, hand sanding between coats.

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   Hastings | Sep 21, 2008 03:39pm | #3

   Webby:

   If you're OK with spraying, and you feel a little adventurous, try automotive paint:

   1. Sand to 180
   2. Apply one coat of primer and sand smooth with P320 or 400 (Fill any blemishes)
   3. If necessary, apply another coat of primer and sand with P400.
   4. Apply two coats of black base coat
   5. Apply two coats of clear coat.
   6. Rub out to desire sheen

   You can get small quantities at a quality automotive paint store (where the body shops go). Don't go to a retail auto parts store.

   The primer is two part as is the clear coat and all involve careful mixing and short pot life.

   You will end up with a deep black, very smooth, durable finish that will take some abuse.

   Good luck with your project.

   Hastings

   PS practice on scrap first!

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   USANigel | Sep 21, 2008 04:11pm | #4

   If the base is free of filler. Use a very dark brown stain, tudor? maybe and then finish with satin clear coat. I think "paint" will look out of place.

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   webby | Sep 21, 2008 06:02pm | #5

   Thanks every one for the opinnions and advice. I am going to look at different paint options including auto and standard interior paints.Webby 

    

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   Gretchen | Sep 21, 2008 09:37pm | #6

   I agree that "paint" is not going to look like what you want for this style of table. A black stain might do it, or shellac tinted with black could be used. You want a VERY thin "looking" black finish, in  my opinion.Gretchen

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   SteveSchoene | Sep 21, 2008 11:16pm | #7

   Milk paint, the real kind, with an over coat of an oil/varnish mix to intensify the color and prevent any waterspotting might be appropriate.

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   webby | Sep 22, 2008 03:39pm | #8

   Thanks everyone, I am trying to make a somewhat refined but old looking peice.

   LIke something that has come through the years. Finish not perfect, been moved here and there and maybe even sufficed as a temporary changing table for the grandbaby.

   I am still building it.

   OH, the pic is from this site:

   http://www.sippicancottagefurniture.com

    Webby