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

[Wes Gardner]

Hey Jonathan,
Just use denatured alcohol...change out the rags/wipes often...

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> On Feb 20, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Mike Lehman via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 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-epoxy-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
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