To paint or not to paint?

[Chad394]

I have a 1959 crestliner that has been in my family for 50+ years. I would like to bring some new life to the boats appearance and giving thought to painting it. I have painted older aluminum boats before with success but with the amount this boat means to me I am hesitant to start project without ample research.

Do you guys think the boat would take paint ok?

Do you think painting the boat is a good or bad idea?

Is there any other way to shine her up after 60 years of weather and lake scum wear....

Thanks.

 

[Scott Danforth]

with proper prep work, you can paint anything

its up to you if painting is a good idea or not

it will take elbow grease no mater what you do.

 

[Woodonglass]

Check the stickies at the top of the forum. It has a LOT of info on Prepping and Painting Aluminum Boats.