[Public-List] Hull Painting

[Mike Lehman]

Jonathan

A couple of things to consider...

* primer - since your are going over virgin (old) gel coat, there will be a 
zillion tiny pin holes in the surface. Primer, multiple coats, fine sanding 
between will fill those pin holes.

* single part paints, while easy to use, do not have pigment throughout the 
entire thickness of the paint. Two-part paints do.

* using two-part paints - humidity is a big factor. It will cause your paint 
job to 'flash' (dull finish). Avoid painting early in the morning or later 
in the afternoon, because dew can ruin your paint job.

* consider some of the water-based two-part paints. They are less hazardous 
to use and have come a long way for ease of application, appearance and 
durability.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jonathan Adams
Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:45 PM
To: Alberg30 Public List--opentoall ; Alberg 30 Member List
Subject: [Public-List] Hull Painting

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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