Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

[pbuzz3323]

Re: Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

Last year paid $ 7 a foot to have it done . Keep boat in brackish water 7 months a year on East coast . Next to nothing on bottom when pulled . Just painted , nothing else . Get 5.6 gph with 150 DI 4stroke '89 20 ft GW WA @ 3500 rpms and good water. I'm done with that DYI project . Marina has to know their paint . Stay safe .
PS If it was not on a trailer pre launch I would do it .

ARE YOU REFERING TO A FRESH HULL THAT HAD NEVER BEEN PAINTED BEFORE?? i WOULD LOVE TO JUST SAND IT AND PAINT IT! ACTUALLY...HAS ANYONE EVER DONE THAT...SANDED AND THEN JUST PAINTED? MAYBE A INTERLUX 202 WIPE AFTER SANDING???

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

Pbuzz, I am not sure where this thread is. There are different kinds of primers. On a boat as new as yours, you will likely be fine with a "sandless"primer, versus a epoxy barrier coat primer. It will be one coat of primer, wait the time specified on the label, and then two coats of A-F paint. For the price you were quoted, I would be surprized if you get an epoxy primer, since it does take 3-4 coats minimum.

 

[pbuzz3323]

Re: Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

Pbuzz, I am not sure where this thread is. There are different kinds of primers. On a boat as new as yours, you will likely be fine with a "sandless"primer, versus a epoxy barrier coat primer. It will be one coat of primer, wait the time specified on the label, and then two coats of A-F paint. For the price you were quoted, I would be surprized if you get an epoxy primer, since it does take 3-4 coats minimum.

OK..Thats they way Im planning..But could you steer me to the pre non sanding direction? Still need the wax clean correct? If thats all Im fine..Also..Can I still put a mild scuff/sand on it or it wont help or matter? Thanks for all the suggestions,,I know now we are doing circles here..Are any of the primers better than any others?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

The Pettit sandless primer is a good one. I have not tried the others. You need to make sure there is no wax on the hull. The primer instructions will recommend a no sand method. Likely wiping with a clean cloth and acetone or something.

If you do decide to sand, use fine grit paper, to minimize the gel coat you remove.

 

[larryo]

Re: Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

Tha hull has been painted many times .

 

[pbuzz3323]

Re: Bottom Painting..what Would You Do????

OK so heres my plan...Clean off wax...Light sand, use the sandless primer and then the ablative..