Bottom Paint. I quit. Really

luisjg

Cadet
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Jul 16, 2004
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Re: Bottom Paint. I quit. Really

that looks like a error in painting process.<br />iv been there the first time i painted a boat.<br />i also learned the hard way...<br /><br />use good cuality paint. and you will be happy.<br />as far as mineral spirits,,,,damm that doesnt seem right.<br />mineral spirits wont dewax.<br /><br />i painted a hull with regular rostleum paint<br />and no primer...<br />i sanded and cleaned the hull with acetone the xylene..<br />its been 5 years and still looks like gelcoat.
 

MARKOR

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Apr 13, 2009
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Re: Bottom Paint. I quit. Really

I'm new to this site and love it. Alot of good info. I do have a question about bottom painting. I have a 21' 1985 Sea Ray and I am thinking about painting the bottom. It stays in the water at the lake from April through the middle of October. I usuelly have to get it acid washed every year. I know it stays cleaner, but are there other benefits? Also, if I do paint the bottom, the general consensus is to use Interlux paint. Any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks
 

Nandy

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Re: Bottom Paint. I quit. Really

My recommendation is to start your own thread as this one is old. You might have better luck that way.
 
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