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Hi,

The white pain on my horizon swim platform ladder is starting to chip away revealing the metal frame. Anybody repaint this before? If so, what would be the best paint for this?

Thanks in advance!

Mine is the same way.........I'm getting ready to do mine as well......this is what I just ordered.......


http://www.por15.com/WhiteCote_p_44.html

Description

Here it is, the toughest, most beautiful white coating you'll ever use. Like our internationally-famous POR-15, WHITECOTE cures to a rock-hard, non-porous finish that won't chip, crack, or peel when applied as directed. It's perfect for wrought iron patio furniture, plumbing fixtures, etc., because it's super-tough, not UV-sensitive, and brilliantly white. Use it to repair a bathtub or sink with chips or rust stains, or to paint and protect an old boat, trailer or RV, or anything that you want to be permanently white. Call today!

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2005 Four Winns Funship 214 VP 5.7/Duo Prop

Are you going to remove the ladder and strip the old paint? Or just paint over?

I am going to unbolt the swim step and since it is put together with stainless bolts I will unbolt it and then use paint stripper on it to remove the original coating.......when it's all cleaned up I am going to sandblast the ladder parts and then using a small foam roller I will then paint the POR15 white on it........let it cure for a few days and reassemble.........

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2005 Four Winns Funship 214 VP 5.7/Duo Prop

Is that an epoxy paint? Kind of looks like it, but I didn't see it listed anywhere...

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

I would say, since it is a 2 part paint that it would qualify as an "Epoxy"............



All you have to do is follow this formula:
Mix 1 part Hardener/Activator with 4 parts Whitecote.

Whitecote Paint has a long pot life, up to 8
hours, if the lid is kept on the mixed batch when it is not in
use.

AS A COMPLETE POR-15 PAINT SYSTEM
Apply two coats of POR15 Rust Preventive Paint over a
sandblasted surface or a surface prepared with Marine
Clean and Metal Ready. Then apply one light to medium
coat of POR15 Self-Etching Primer as soon as POR-15
Rust Preventive Paint has cured to ensure maximum

APPLICATION
Apply a minimum of 2 medium coats for general automo-
tive use, and a minimum of 3 full coats for heavy marine
and industrial use. Hardnose / Whitecote may be applied
by brush, spray, or roller. You can use any type of brush
you prefer; Hardnose / Whitecote will fl ow out immediately,
eliminating brush marks.
•Lay down a medium covering coat, but be careful to avoid
runs. A second coat may be applied when dry to the touch,
usually 15 – 20 minutes later, though the second coat may
be left up to 2 days before re-coating without sanding. Best
method: recoat at 2–3 hourly intervals



From here...........http://qr.absolutecoatings.com/QR-assets/downloads/POR15/HN-WC-Directions.pdf

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2005 Four Winns Funship 214 VP 5.7/Duo Prop

POR-15 by far is the best stuff for anything like this, sans powdercoating.

Hi, below is my thread about powder coating the swim ladder. Had to remove the plastic coating myself, professionals said it would clog up their sandblasting equipment. 95% just peeled off, 5% was superglued on and then baked for adhesion. Had to dremel it off with a sanding attachment. Hope to have it coated next weeek. I'll post my results.

http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12427&hilit=powder+coat

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Mannix2
Hyde Park, NY

1997 Four Winns 203 Coast Runner-150hp Ocean Pro Evinrude
"BONA 4 TUNA"
1986 19' Bayliner Capri 125 Force

Looking forward to some before and after pics.

Thanks!