[Public-List] Repainting the Deck and Original Non-skid

[Mike Lehman]

Jonathan,

I forgot, Merinaut is at ferry point marina having a new engine installed.
If you want to see it call me. I'll be home later this week

On Feb 20, 2018 7:48 AM, mlehman at gmail.com wrote:

> Check out Merinaut in Annapolis, I painted the deck on that boat with Kiwi
> Grip 3 years ago. Also I have done much of our boat and will paint the side
> deck and cabin deck this spring, also with quick fair filler added Kiwi
> Grip finish.
>
> On Feb 20, 2018 5:28 AM, "Jonathan Bresler via Public-List" <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> Wes,
>
> Thank you for that.  Would be quite disappointing to paint and then watch
> defects develop in spots over the surface.
>
> How should I de-wax the surfaces?
>
> What paint systems have you used and how satisfied were/are you with the
> results?
>
> MIke Lehman recommended SystemThree QuickFair for fairing surfaces above
> the waterline, if I remember correctly.
> https://www.systemthree.com/products/silvertip-quikfair-epox
> y-fairing-putty
>
> Jonathan
>
> On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 11:26 PM, Wes Gardner <wesgardner1952 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Jonathan,
> >
> > Everything needs to be de-waxed first. This is a good idea as sanding and
> > other prep can force the wax into the porous gelcoat. Dunno what paint
> > system you intend, some are rather finicky when it comes to contaminates
> > like wax...you’ll get fish-eyeing...
> >
> > I’ve done it a couple of ways over the years. The “flat” surfaces ( the
> > surfaces without non-skid) can be sanded to maybe 320 grit. 3M makes a
> good
> > acrylic spot putty that’s good for the small stuff, larger imperfections
> > can be filled with thickened epoxy.  There are some polyester fillers,
> > BONDO. Is NOT. One of them...
> >
> > The non-skid can be gone over with a Scotch pad and then primed and
> > painted.  Keep in mind that on older surfaces, by the time you prep and
> > paint, the non-skid might not be too “grippy.” I have sanded it
> completely
> > off and then built up a non-skid pattern with “special” non-skid grit. An
> > alternative is Kiwigrip.
> > I ‘ve also matched the diamond pattern with sheets of diamond-pattern
> > rubber that’s made for this purpose.
> >
> >  Good luck!
> >
> > Wes
> >
> > > On Feb 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear Albergers,
> > >
> > > Believe that it might be time to repaint the deck, at least the
> cockpit.
> > > There are areas that are comparatively smooth and sections that are
> > > textured with a diamond shaped pattern.  What should I do to prepare
> > these
> > > areas for painting?
> > >
> > > Jonathan
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> > > Jonathan M Bresler
> > > S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> > > Annapolis/Eastport MD
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