Painting - Plastic enamel?

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TomLusk
03-07-04, 09:49 AM
I will be painting some kitchen cabinets with Varathane Colors in Plastic, Plastic Enamel. I've used this on steel doors in the past with great results.

My question is- my cabinets are solid wood (pine) with a lacquer or poly finish. What is necessary to prepare for the new finish, if anything? I will wash them down with TSP, of course, but do I need to give them a once-over with steel wool, before applying the plastic enamel? There is no info. on the can or the pamphlet covering this.

Thanks for any help.

prowallguy
03-07-04, 03:08 PM
I would. Sure can't hurt.
Dave_D1945
03-07-04, 05:14 PM
I would skip the steel wool and use 150 grit sandpaper and/or a "Fine" grade sanding sponge. You don't need to remove a lot of paint, just scuff it up a little so the paint adheres.

TomLusk
03-09-04, 04:46 PM
Thanks for the advice.

Tom