We just bought a 2 piece buffet/hutch that was made by Drew Furniture probably in the 70's. Going to update it with a modern paint scheme. It is cherry solids with cherry veneered chip board panels.
We plan to paint most of it black except for leaving the cherry crown mold, the buffet top, the hutch back panel and the buffet feet in the natural cherry. I just tested one of the feet and can remove the existing lacquer easily with lacquer thinner. I will spray new coats of lacquer on these parts.
For the painted areas, we plan to wipe off a few edges as we paint to let the cherry show through. I'm good with most of this but need some input, mainly suggestions on what paint to use.
I have a gravity feed hvlp spray gun that does fine with the lacquer, especially on small work. I would like to find a paint that I can spray if possible. If I need to prime the painted areas, it needs to be a clear primer so the rubbed edges show thru.
So any suggestions on the best paint and if it needs primer a suggestion for that as well.
Thanks,
Perry