Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

[Karl Seibel]

Considering of painting my aluminum boat. Any pro's and con's of doing this?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Do you want to paint the inside, outside, or both?<br /><br />Lots of prep work, but it will look great when done. <br /><br />There are topics here on the prep and painting of aluminum, just use the search at the top of page.

 

[gonfishn]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Did this project myself last year. Before painting thoughly clean area to get rid of grease and other unwanted attachments. Do a base flat primer. I used Imron(Dupont)Charmet Metal Flake on top of base. <br /><br />There are pros and cons on Imron but mine came out first class even though I'm not a professional....No chip problems so far..good luck.

 

[hydrabass]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Seibel ,<br /><br /> i just posted this on another board and it was quick and easy and was durable . a product called Rust Scat Polyurethane Enamel made by Coronado Paint Company . get you a can of easy prep at any lowes or homedepot and wipe down the areas your wanting to paint , then spray it on .

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

"Considering of painting my aluminum boat. Any pro's and con's of doing this? "<br /><br />A Really Wide Question......<br /><br />A Small alu. boat;<br />Rustolium Metal Etching Primer... Then top coat with Rustolium color of your choice.... It'll last forever....<br />A large Boat would require abit more attention....

 

[Karl Seibel]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Thanks guys, I will look into all of the options above to see what will work best for me...again, thanks

 

[jamesa]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Me and wife painted our Starcraft holiday 18'boat,first i used paint thinner to clean,than used a liquid sandpaper product to treat old paint.Then used rustolium on all parts or the boat.

 

[DJ]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

http://mypeoplepc.com/members/djohns19/djohns19/ <br /><br />Seibel,<br /><br />I just finished one. Check out the pic's above.<br /><br />I used Interlux Brightside one part epoxy topcoat. This was applied over a coat of Zinc Chromate also by Interlux.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Djohns19 - you forgot the jack plate and 4 blade prop! <br /><br />Seriously, it looks great! I've done it myself and its a ton of work to get one to come out looking that good.<br /><br />Good job!

 

[Karl Seibel]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Djohns, great job...haven't started my project yet...and it might have to wait now...the weather is nice and I wanna spend my free time fishing off the other boat...but I'll keep all this info for when I start the project...Thanks to all

 

[Lark40]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

I have a 40+ year old aluminum boat we found sitting in a field. Used a sandblaster to get it clean...real clean.<br /><br />The sand left a mild "bite" on the metal surfaces. Just deep enough to really help the paint adhesion.<br /><br />Use the Interlux topcoat, no problems after 3 years. No leaks either.

 

[Karl Seibel]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Hey Lark40, <br /> Why did you paint it when it was real clean...just to look good on the water, or just to be look different...just wondering. Seibel

 

[cpasseno03]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

I painted mine too. But I went about it in a half-a$$ed manner Real light sanding on the edges of the old paint. Squirt of toilet bowl cleaner on the gunk (works great) mixed some 10 year old half empty cans of primer, and put on some nice red PPG paint, thinned way out. that was last year, since then there has been some chipping here and there, but I think its only where we missed the primer, the paint was thin, and ran into something... Im happy with it, want to do some touch up soon, but who doesnt?<br />heres some pictures, before and after I think.<br /> http://www.geocities.com/cpasseno/craig_p <br />Craig

 

[cpasseno03]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

I painted mine too. But I went about it in a half-a$$ed manner Real light sanding on the edges of the old paint. Squirt of toilet bowl cleaner on the gunk (works great) mixed some 10 year old half empty cans of primer, and put on some nice red PPG paint, thinned way out. that was last year, since then there has been some chipping here and there, but I think its only where we missed the primer, the paint was thin, and ran into something... Im happy with it, want to do some touch up soon, but who doesnt?<br />heres some pictures, before and after I think.<br /> http://www.geocities.com/cpasseno/craig_p theres a link at the bottom to go thru more...<br />Craig

 

[Karl Seibel]

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Hey Craig,<br /> Looks good, are u sure that ain't a 57' Chevy? Or 56'.?, made into a water mocassin? Was born in 66'. So not good with years of cars. But it looks like a great cruiser, and looks like you enjoy it , very much. Nice paint job, but, I think it needs some tail lights... just kidding....good job, Seibel...Toilet bowl cleaner?...Better get a patten.

 

[cpasseno03]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Thanks Seibel! Yeah I do love it. Its the most pleasant boat... It does look like an ol 57 and thats how we guessed it as a 58, which it turned out to be! and if you look closely, mounted on top of the steering right next to the motor, is an old bullet shaped tail light!! <br /> http://www.geocities.com/cpasseno/before_the_storm.jpg on that picture<br />Thanks again!<br />Craig

 

[JHWERL]

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http://mypeoplepc.com/members/djohns19/djohns19/ <br /><br />Seibel,<br /><br />I just finished one. Check out the pic's above.<br /><br />I used Interlux Brightside one part epoxy topcoat. This was applied over a coat of Zinc Chromate also by Interlux.

How did you get the boat upside down?

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

Looks like someone has been cruising the similar threads section at the bottom of the page.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Aluminum Boat, Paint job?

JH, not a good idea to dredge up an 8 year old thread, if you have a question start a new thread.

You are new and didn't know so don't sweat it but in the future start a new thread.