Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

If you are painting on gel coat you really do not need to prime. Gel coat in itself is a primer....Painting over... or on top of paint is a completely different story.. Is this petitie a 1 or two part paint

 

[badbowtie]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

You can see in the first picture I will be painting over the gray. It is also a one part and after calling pettit back they said no need to prime. Here is the link to the paint I am using http://pettitpaint.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=45

 

[Yacht Dr.]

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I would also suggest prime before painting..

From your link on Easypoxy

"Easypoxy is a highly rated, one-part polyurethane topside paint improved by the addition of silicone for a brilliant shine and easy brushability. It also contains ultraviolet filters which enhance the already superior gloss retention and durability of polyurethane. This results in a topside finish that is exceptionally easy to apply and produces a lasting gelcoat-like brilliance, with a minimum of effort. Easypoxy is available in white and twenty-five popular topside colors. "

Erm.. Silicone modified poly ? ..

Ask them if this can be sanded and buffed out.

YD.

 

[badbowtie]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

I did not ask about sanding but I did ask about buffing and they said yes as long as I apply enough to not buff through it. I have one side sanded and taped of I will finish the other side tomorrow and be ready for a coat.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Silicone is added to many types of paint, gel coat too, it helps to prevent fisheyes and lets it flow better.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Most paints bond to gel coat very well with no primer, I use primer to fill and cover small defects in the surface, if that isn't needed I don't use them. All those big trucks that you see on the road, those hoods and cabs are fiberglass, none are primered.

 

[badbowtie]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Well last night I got my first coat of red on and it is really shinny. I am going to try tonight to do my second coat and I don't believe I am going to try any thinner and just seemed to thin last night. I also might try just a good brush and and then tip with foam bush if needed instead of roller.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Well last night I got my first coat of red on and it is really shinny.

Remember that Red does NOT cover very well. It almost goes against logic.

Using red will require you to put an extra coat or two compared to lets say "white" .

I didnt now if you mean thin as in didnt cover or was too runny ..

YD.

 

[badbowtie]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Well sorry for the late post back but it is done I ended up doing 4 coats. Sunday early morning before the kids and wife got up I ended up putting the last coat on pulled all the tape. It turned out really well after I get the motor in I will pull it out side and see what it looks like in the sun. Don't mind my mess in the garage.

 

[ezmobee]

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Looks very nice. Great work.

 

[ljc1957]

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Nice job.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Cadwelder you have any pictures of what you used roll and tip on. Still trying to decide which route to go.

No sorry, didn't take any pictures of them....

Turn out nice anyway....good job.

 

[badbowtie]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Thanks
I am thinking about maybe 1/4 or 3/8 black pin stripe around the bottom of the red.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Painting stripe what you think and some pointers

Well done Bowtie. Clean straight lines too .

YD.