Stabak, you say you were painting the panels.... with what kind of paint... how did you do it... did you rub down the old panelswith a piece of sandpaper first???? an did you undercoat them ????ad be enlightened to know your finish product, an what it looks like.??? ave been thinkin about doing the same... but ave heard in the past that its a certain kind of paint. ???? am eager to see your finished work ??? can ye even PM me ...thanks...mabozzar...