Painting MDF with automotive type primer?

[KGB pilot125]

Hi guys,

I am building a sim racing cockpit, actually it is already built and I used it for a few years before moving and stashing it in the attic of the new place.  I decided to get it down and re-assemble it and do some paint to make it look nice enough to put in the house.

I want to prime it and smooth it all out and am wondering if anyone here has ever used automotive type primer on MDF?

I tried some stuff from sherwin williams that is a sandable wood primer but it goes on thick, doesnt really roll over all its really difficult to work with.  Maybe I just got the oldest can in the store.
I am thinking that there has to be something better out there.  I was thinking maybe the rustoleum primer in a quart might be better?

 

[tjbnwi]

SW Wall and Wood? Never had a problem with it.

Zinser Seal Coat, then W&W.

Tom

 

[KGB pilot125]

SW Wall and Wood? Never had a problem with it.

Zinser Seal Coat, then W&W.

Tom

when you used the W&W did it have the consistency of partially dry wood glue?

 

[bkharman]

It is thick, but should still feel like paint.

Take it back to SW, they should make it right.

Cheers. Bryan.