Painting boats
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. |
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see glassdaves thread on "boat painting 101" int he fiberglass/paint section.. or call him
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Just spray paint it!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by packinair
see glassdaves thread on "boat painting 101" int he fiberglass/paint section.. or call him
Jon |
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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? |
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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. |
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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.... :D :D :evilb:
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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. :D
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You sure you want huffers on a pair of 330 hp, cast-internals 454's? Man, I knew you Canucks were a little strange... ;)
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Oh, forgot they were 330's .... KABOOM!
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