cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

[jwilkey84]

we are going to paint an old fiberglass boat to look like the general lee. We are using vansickle allis chalmers orange paint from farm & home. We just plan on lightly sanding the boat and them putting the paint directly on over that. Is there really any need for a primer? Also we were planning on using a hardener, is that a good idea with implement paing such as this? Basically just looking for some suggestions before we paint next week. Thanks!

 

[redfury]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

Sand down the hull uniformly, wipe with acetone and get to painting! If you plan to paint it to look like the General Lee, one can only assume you have some idea of how to actually paint, so I'll leave it at that. That's all I plan to do to my hull when I get ready to paint.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

No need for primer, but you do need to prep the surface well, not just a light sanding. That is if you want it to stick. As for hardener, if the paint is designed so it can be used with one, use it.

 

[thunderroad]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

Sounds like a plan. Definitely use the hardener.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

you already have my opinion.

 

[jwilkey84]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

Thanks guys, it's going to be a great summer on the water in a General Lee!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

pics when finished!!!!!!

 

[jwilkey84]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

10-4

 

[jwilkey84]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

I just got the last coat of orange on the boat last night, so I havent forgot about you guys as far as pics go. I still need to paint up the motor and put all the interior back in, but I promise there will be pics.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

i'm waiting.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

So in order to paint it like the General Lee, do you paint it with a cornhusk paintbrush in one hand with a Mason jar of shine in the other while smoking a corncob pipe and wearing striped bib overalls?
Of course the best way would be sittin under the tree with the shine and pipe while Daisy Duke paints it for me.

 

[i386]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

Whuuuut? Y'all ain't done yet?

 

[TriadSteeler]

Re: cheap paintjob on an old fiberglass boat

Please tell me you are putting in the horn.

Also, I just can't get this mental image out of my head.