[Public-List] Hull Painting

[Joe Traub]

Then I hit the send button by mistake!  Last year, I painted the topsides of Zipalong with one coat of primer and one coat of paint. (2 part again).  Big difference, and not the finish I was looking for.   So, in the next few weeks, I will sand the paint and apply another coat of paint.  I always thin the paint per the instructions on the can.  The paint will flow easier at the start and tends to self level better.  I sometimes do add thinner after about 30 min. or if the paint becomes thick.  Temperature plays a big part of the application.  Two coats of primer are well worth the effort, along with two coats of paint.  If you would like to discuss in more detail, contact me off the list.  Good luck

Joe, Zipalong, #33

On Feb 29, 2012, at 10:01 PM, Joe Traub <jtraub at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Jonathan:  I agree with everything Brooks has written and a few comments of my own.  Eight years ago my sailing partner and I repainted an Allied 24 with the two part paint.  Two coats of primer and two coats of paint.  That boat still looks great today
> 
> On Feb 29, 2012, at 7:45 PM, Jonathan Adams <laughing_gull at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>> I was planning on painting my hull this season, and am
>> looking for a little advice:
>> 
>> 1.    -    One part or two part? If I am going to go to all
>> the trouble to prep the hull, does it make sense to do two part – even though
>> it is harder to apply?
>> 2.     -   Do I need an undercoat. I am putting this over
>> the original gel coat, and the color will not be changing much. Don Casey’s
>> book does not mention an undercoat.
>> 3.     -   Once prepped, and assuming the weather is good,
>> is this a three coats in three day affair, or in practical terms is it longer than
>> that?
>> 
>> Any other advice? Appreciate any comments.
>> 
>> Jonathan
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