Painting boats
08-22-2005, 07:48 AM
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I'm an experienced painter, have done loads of construction related equipment, trailers, ect.... mostly with enamels, and some base/ clear.
Ive decided to tackle the job of painting my new project boat, having zero experience with fiberglass I am looking for some suggestions.
How far down do I need to sand the origonal gellcoat before priming the hull?
how smooth does the hull need to be before priming...what grit do I finish with?
what kind of primer will I be needing..Brand?..Series??..ect.?
does primer need sanded before shooting the paint??
what kind of paint to use? is Automotive base/clear ok? or do I need something different?? Imron?...ect?
this boat will not be sitting in the water for any lenght of time maybe for a weekend at a time max.
Ive decided to tackle the job of painting my new project boat, having zero experience with fiberglass I am looking for some suggestions.
How far down do I need to sand the origonal gellcoat before priming the hull?
how smooth does the hull need to be before priming...what grit do I finish with?
what kind of primer will I be needing..Brand?..Series??..ect.?
does primer need sanded before shooting the paint??
what kind of paint to use? is Automotive base/clear ok? or do I need something different?? Imron?...ect?
this boat will not be sitting in the water for any lenght of time maybe for a weekend at a time max.
08-22-2005, 08:20 AM
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Re: Painting boats
see glassdaves thread on "boat painting 101" int he fiberglass/paint section.. or call him
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Re: Painting boats
Originally Posted by packinair
see glassdaves thread on "boat painting 101" int he fiberglass/paint section.. or call him
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08-23-2005, 08:39 AM
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Re: Painting boats
Thrill,
What would it run to paint a dual axle boat trailer? The trailer is mostly in good shape, but has some rust on the springs/shackles and on the fenders. I'd assume it would have to be taken apart, each piece sandblasted or stripped, then repainted?
What would it run to paint a dual axle boat trailer? The trailer is mostly in good shape, but has some rust on the springs/shackles and on the fenders. I'd assume it would have to be taken apart, each piece sandblasted or stripped, then repainted?
08-23-2005, 08:43 AM
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Re: Painting boats
Dock,
You'll end up doing more to it than that. I started like you, just need it blasted and painted, I'm now $3500 into the trailer! LOL.
You'll end up doing more to it than that. I started like you, just need it blasted and painted, I'm now $3500 into the trailer! LOL.
08-23-2005, 08:52 AM
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It never ends, eh? And I'm still planning on selling the boat... but I'll keep working on projects while I'm doing that. Know anyone, even a Canadian, that would like a twin 29 footer in good shape, with lots of amenities for the ladies. Or should I talk to Melly Jo about that.... 
08-23-2005, 09:27 AM
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Hey now, why don't you get that dash all redone, trailer prettied up, new chartplotter and a couple of huffers for those mills and then we can talk.
