Re: cheapest paint possible
Here is what you need,
Interlux Brightside 4258 black paint
202 solvent wash pint
333 brushing liquid
220 grit sand paper
3M blue masking tape
quart mixing pots
closed cell foam roller (solvent core)
Badger or China bristle brush
clean rags
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Use solvent wash to clean area to be painted, wipe on wet, wipe off with dry clean rag in each area, a small area at a time....twice.
Sand area with 220 to scuff, make it look dull, do not sand through gelcoat.
Clean again with 202...twice. (two rag method) again.
Tape borders of area to be painted, rub tape with rag concentrating on paint line to burnish tape. (makes clean line) Use drapes or tarps to protect from unwanted drips on areas not to be painted.
Mix paint in can thoroughly with stir let stand in can while supplies are gathered.
use brushing liquid to clean roller by rubbing lengthwise with rag and solvent, clean brush with 333 also prior to painting. wipe out roller tray liner.
Use separate mixing pot and 333 to thin enough paint to do one coat over the area to be painted. Thin as directed on can. Let it sit for a few minutes after mixing thinner in.
Apply the paint with the roller in a small area in a thin coat, then tip the rolled paint off with the brush to disperse 'stippling' in the paint. Use top to bottom strokes with the brush at a 45 deg angle to the painted surface. Use light pressure with the brush top to bottom in single strips in the wet paint. Roll the next section from the dry hull into the wet edge of the prior section small sections at a time and tip off with the brush until the whole area is painted in a single coat.
Sand the paint again after drying overnight. And paint a second coat after wiping the sanded paint down with 333. Continue this until you get the desired color and shine.
The paint is designed to be applied this way and will level out when dry leaving a shiney new black stripe around your boat.
Hints, paint in the morning after the dew dries off.
Only paint in dry weather, moist air can hurt the shine.
Use more thinner in hot weather, less in cooler temps.
Its not as cheap and easy as spray paint, but it will last and look great!
