Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

[mountainmariner]

My old 1978 20' cuddy(hull) has been painted before,(3 colors) and is Ugly!
I want to make it look "decent" while I'm towing it back and forth this season, any ideas on paint that will work for 1 year only? maybe 2 with touchup? I can't spend the money on marine paint. Does Lowes carry ANYTHING that will work as a "band aid"? Grey enamel floor paint? Exterior oil base?
Yes, it has come to that. Ha ha!
I understand the need for prep, I need an idea for cheap, temporary paint.
Thanks All!

 

[mountainmariner]

Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

My old 1978 20' cuddy(hull) has been painted before,(3 colors) and is Ugly!

I want to make it look "decent" while I'm towing it back and forth this season, any ideas on paint that will work for 1 year only? maybe 2 with touchup?
I can't spend the money on marine paint. Does Lowes carry ANYTHING that will work as a "band aid"? Grey enamel floor paint? Exterior oil base?
Yes, it has come to that. Ha ha!
I understand the need for prep, I need an idea for cheap, temporary paint.
Thanks All!

 

[lowkee]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

I think rustoleum makes a marine paint that is pretty darn cheap and people here have given it rave reviews.

 

[lowkee]

Re: Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

Re: Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

Please don't cross-post. We see your post no matter the forum.

 

[mountainmariner]

Re: Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

Re: Help With Hull Paint Needed, Cheap Temporary Fix

Sorry, won't happen again.

 

[mountainmariner]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

I'll check it out, Thanks.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

Regardless of what paint you use you will still ahve to scuff it or whatever you put on it will just peel off.

Hit it good with some 320 before you paint.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

i've been using off the shelf oil based rustoleum for years. aluminim or glass.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

i've been using off the shelf oil based rustoleum for years. aluminim or glass.

Just FYI TD...... due to the "environmental concerns" we have not seen good old rustoleum oil based in some time.... it is water based here. I have found for my metal needs and paint that tractor supply sells oil based.

My only reason for that comment is to have everyone read the paint can to see what you are getting. I just can not see a water based enamel holding up.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

we have oil based here. maybe it is a state environmental thing.

 

[mountainmariner]

Re: Cheapest Paint for Hull Possible!!!

Thanks All.
What if Rustoleum isn't available? any thoughts?
Remember, I'm looking for 2 years max out of this.