how are you guys applying the rustoleum? spray, roll, brush?

If you are adding the hardener do not under any circumstance spray it unless you have a fresh air system.
I just roll and brush it. Levels out fine.

Cool. I guess this is the route ill take on my pachanga then.

use the oil based gloss white, lowes/home depot about $10 qt, brush 2 coats on, be sure to let dry before second coat, just removed the carpet on side of my engine compartment and painting with it right now...

hey exstriper... I will be removing the carpet in my bilge this weekend before painting... what did you use to remove the adhesive from the fiberglass?

I used the rustoleum with hardener on my bilge and couldn't be happier. Do not mix all at once, a little at a time, unless you want a solid can of paint before you are done.

Don't forget to stop at a dollar store and pic up some cheap tin foil. Use the tin foil for masking of hoses and wires, goes on and off faster than tape!

would I use this hardner wtih an oil based paint?

yes, works will all.

And FYI in NY the only place to get hardener is a body shop supply store. Our hardware stores do not carry it.

Go to the cheap tool store and get one of these, with some extra blades. It is like a putty knife, scraper, chisel, sander all combined and on crack.

http://www.harborfreight.com/power-t...ool-60428.html

Thanks 4bus. I have a harbor frieght 15 minutes from me... guess I'm going shopping this afternoon!