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Have not tried delfleet yet. I suspect the cost difference is in UV protection thats a big part of higher end paint prices. I will look into it I have heard its some tough stuff.

Awlcraft 2000 is half the price of Ppg

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Originally Posted by Wyatt (Post 4428437)

Thanks Dave yes it is an open bow and I do have graphics. I would like u say do the color as well and clear everything but sounds like maybe I should not with that paint. Two quarts cool how much about is it per quart with reducer and activator if needed.

Off the top of my head you'll have two fifty / three hundred in paint. But if you are doing graphics you will have to use a basecoat with a clear. In that case use DBC base color with DCU2021 clear but you'll pretty much double the cost of your materials.

every supplier always has something cheaper and better LOL.... I wouldn't switch from any paint product that we generally use it's always saves a few hundred and costs me thousands to fix!!! and oh paint companys and warranty LMAO...

hopper cool boat stoy? everybody any paint tips for a deffinite semi pro ? own project

Has anyone used a scratch resistant clear coat? Seems it would help on boats and PPG makes a ceramic clear coat

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Originally Posted by glassdave (Post 4428599)

Have not tried delfleet yet. I suspect the cost difference is in UV protection thats a big part of higher end paint prices. I will look into it I have heard its some tough stuff.

Dave have you ever tried Dupont Nason single stage paint ? I have used it [ful-thane white] & works great & you can find it on ebay reasonably priced. Mark

I am a Axalta (Dupont) paint jobber. So the lines of paint I am more familiar with will be the dupont lines. On my boat we used a cocktail of products. Chromapremier sealer over the exciting gel-coat. Then Nason base coat with the activator. Then Imron 3480s clear.

1. We have found out over the years. That the chromapremier sealer bonds very well with gel-coat. Which means it will not chip easy.
On a side note you could use 2510s white epoxy primer/sealer instead and get about the same results.
2. Next I went with Nason basecoat for cost savings. And that we did multiple colors. Activating the basecoat isn't a must but helps with the bonding. Again comes back to not wanting any chipping when it gets scratched.
3. Used the Imron 3480s clear for it's durability. Has a nice shine not the best but very scratch resistant. Imron has a clear called 500s if you wanted a higher gloss finish.
Now I had a very well experienced paint paint my boat. For the reason of the Imron clear used does not wet sand and polish. It can be done but you will not have and fun.

Awlgrip (epoxy base paint ) Doesn't lift /blister in the water, Doesn't stain in the water.

Tough as nails too...