[Public-list] fresh water tank paint - Gluvit

[Elaine and Brian Timmins]

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From: "Dave Terrell" Subject: Re: [Public-list] fresh water tank paint
> what is gluvit?
>
>>>> timmins at optonline.net 03/12/06 7:14 PM >>>
> I used Gluvit when I did the one on #497.
> Brian
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dave Terrell" <dterrell at message.nmc.edu>
> To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 5:16 PM
> Subject: [Public-list] fresh water tank paint
>
>
>>I have succeeded in uncovering and cleaning the freshwater tank. I
> found
>> that the fiberglass has crazing on it. Not a lot but it must be
> dealt
>> with. I consulted Don Casey's book on repairing fiberglass and he
>> suggests gelcoat repair if there is a small amount of crazing. For
>> larger areas, he suggests priming the fiberglass and putting on 2
> coats
>> of two part polyurethane paint. I think I have enough crazing that
> gel
>> coat repair will not be appropriate.
>>
>> A friend of mine who has been around boats most of his life and
> taught
>> in the engine program at our college's Maritime Academy said that
> there
>> are paints designed precisely for this purpose. A Web site search
> has
>> not been productive so far.
>>
>> So here are my questions:
>>
>> 1. Does any one know about these paints, where they can be found and
> how
>> much they cost?
>>
>> 2. Would something like Interlux's Perfection work well on this job?
>>
>> 3. does this seem like a good way to approach this repair? Does
> anyone
>> one see a problem here? I have reviewed the Maintenance Manual and
> have
>> not seen this problem arise when repairing the top of the water
> tank.
>>
>> I am documenting the whole process  - so photos will follow of each
>> stage of the process. My friend also figured a nifty way to remove
> "the
>> furiniture" when it is really stuck tight to the underlying
> fiberglass.
>> A picture of this method will be included.
>>
>> Thanks for all the help.
>>
>> David, Talisman, 432
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