I have posted several projects that I am doing sports related. Attached a sample. I am doing about 20 of these a week. I spray the backer which is MD with paint. I spray about two coats on the back and about three coats on the front. After I put my 1/4" on I spray the whole thing with Lacquer. I give it three to four coats. I must admit I am very anal about the finish. I like it to feel and look as smooth as a baby's butt. I finished 25 pieces last week and sprayed four cans of lacquer not counting paint. dave