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DI NOC onto MDF ??
rayward - 29/12/10 at 10:01 PM

anyone applies 3M DI NOC film onto MDF parts ???

any views on whether this would be ok?, presumabley the MDF would need to be Sealed/Primed Beforehand?

cheers
Ray


Angel Acevedo - 29/12/10 at 11:08 PM

AFAIK it is not required, but I would apply a sealer.
Especially if it will cover curves.
HTH


RazMan - 29/12/10 at 11:32 PM

You may find that unless you seal everything thoroughly, you will get moisture problems - this will swell the MDF. Is it an interior part?


Mix - 30/12/10 at 10:00 AM

Hi

I would be surprised if you could achieve a lasting bond between the two without thorough sealing and subsequent rubbing down - the latter would also be required to give a comparable finish to that of metal or GRP. I'm fairly certain that the coarse finish of MDF would show through the film if it were applied 'raw'.

Regards Mick


mikegsi - 30/12/10 at 09:50 PM

it will cover minor imperfections but show anything else, best off going on a smooth, sealed surface. moisture may still get into wood and swell it over the time, the wrap will swell until it gives way and cracks/comes away in time - how long that takes depends on how wet/damp the wood gets

ive wrapped plenty of metals and plastics with it but never wood