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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What paint to use under the swim platform? |
I have my boat pulled and noticed that the underneath of the swim platform looks like it could use a paint job. Has anyone ever done this before and do I just use bilge paint? I will probably prep it with dawn and bleach followed up by the pressure washer and then use a brush and roller to apply it. Any advice and tips would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | ric [ Sat Sep 27, 2014 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What paint to use under the swim platform? |
Under the swim platform? Not submerged? Any exterior grade house paint from walmart will outlast your ownership of the vessel. |
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| Author: | deafwish [ Sun Sep 28, 2014 1:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What paint to use under the swim platform? |
Timber or fibreglass? Flow coat with MEKP is the best solution for 'glass... |
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What paint to use under the swim platform? |
ric wrote: Under the swim platform? Not submerged? Any exterior grade house paint from walmart will outlast your ownership of the vessel. Yes, not submerged but it does appear to get a lot of moisture. I would love to get away with regular exterior grade house paint but that is too easy and the last thing I want to be doing is scraping it off in 3 months. You might be 100% right though. 
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What paint to use under the swim platform? |
My reply to deafwish got deleted somehow but it is a fiberglass swim platform. Flow coat might be the answer because it will create a much smoother surface than the gel coat that is under there now (I would assume). I was concerned if I could put flow coat (a polyester) over gel coat (an epoxy) but it sounds like it will be fine as long as it is scuffed up a bit (see link). I don't even think I will have to do this based on how rough the gel coat is under the swim platform as it is. Thanks. http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/method ... ating.html |
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| Author: | LouC [ Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What paint to use under the swim platform? |
They make marine paints that are diy user friendly like Brightsides, why not use something that is designed to be used on fiberglass. Its not the same as painting a fence in the yard LOL. Proper prep is the whole deal. |
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