Garage paint job

[Jeepinvusa]

Hi everyone,

Well I decided i'm going to paint my 18' center console in my garage... I have a compressor, spray gun, and paint supply.... Now my question is... How do i get the boat in the air?!?! or flipped? I can pull the console off... The only thing i can come up with is lift the boat with 5-6 guys and set it on some homemade wood stand. what about when I need to paint under the stand? Just move it over? What about flipping it? it would work much better for me then to sand. Please do let me know. I'm sure there's some really easy way besides taking it to the shop.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Garage paint job

You can paint it on the trailer if you like, there have been a lot of posts here about doing that. Basically you paint where you can reach, and move it when needed to get the other spots. The ideal easy way to paint a hull is flipped over, but your boat may not be in a condition that allows that.

Instead of spray, consider roll and tip. A lot of the newer/better marine paints will work well with that method, and it's less toxic than spraying them, plus easier to get good results if you're not an experienced sprayer.

Erik

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Garage paint job

I would think that a spray paint job will only be good quality, if you can do the whole bottom at the same time. You do not need to flip the boat, although that would be best. You do need to suspend the boat from above or put it on some stands that do not touch the bottom.

On my speedboat, I am considering using the bow and stern eyes to suspend the boat, so I can spray the bottom. That boat is only 600 pounds without the motor, so it may be practical and safe to do. Your 18 footer may be out side of that range. If you have sufficient ceiling joist strength in the garage, or can triple them up, you might be able to use two cable hoists on the bow ans stern eyes,connected to the joists. I would hook them up and hoist the boat ~1" off the trailer and leave it overnight to test it throughly. I would also do all the paint prep with the boat on solid stands, and only suspend it when it is time to spray. I would also spray it from the side so my body was not underneath the boat at any time.

 

[65Mech]

Re: Garage paint job

i would suggest the ole roll and tip method. save yourself alot of headachs.

 

[Jeepinvusa]

Re: Garage paint job

Won't i use way more paint with the roll and tip method? The guy at the marine store suggested I use Awlgrip which is at $180 a quart! but promises the paint will last 10yrs... I just want to make it last and not repaint every 3-4yrs.

-Hoisting is not practical in my house. I'd prefer on the trailer or on wood blocks... but how? How do I jack up one side of the boat on the trailer from the transom? What about putting iton wood blocks? How do I pick the boat and place it on there???

 

[waterwezl]

Re: Garage paint job

To get mine off the trailer I jacked up the rear and supported it with a stand. Then slowly began pulling trailer out from under. Mine is a 17.5' bowrider i/o so the rear was pretty heavy. As the trailer was removed I put stands every 3' or so on the keel and used stands to support the sides to keep it from tipping side to side. It may ease removal if you spray the bunks with soapy water to help it slide a bit.

I recommend doing it slowly and with help. My wife drove while I ran around like crazy supporting the hull. It took some time but I wasn't about to let it hit the ground.

On another note, I plan to roll and tip mine. But I still have the cap off and was able to flip the hull over without too terribly much trouble.

I hope this helps....Jason

 

[5150abf]

Re: Garage paint job

Painted mine this year but I used base/clear coat.

I did mine on the trailer, just jacked it up and put 3 4x4 wood blocks under it and removed the bunks, not alot of room to work but enough to get it done.

I did the transom first with a floor jack and wood blocks then did the front with a scissor jack out of the car, go slow and have your blocks ready, it was really sturdy when I was done, I of coarse shook the crap out of it before I removed the bunks to be sure it would stay.

No matter what paint you use be sure to use etching primer(spray can at any auto parts store) on any spots with exposed metal, if the base paint is solid all you need to do is scuff it in good with a Scotch Brite pad or 320 sand paper, alot of people try to strip the paint and it really isn't necessary.

Here is a link to the thread of mine

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=286649

Good luck, don't know how much you have painted but the painting part is 5% of the job, getting ready to paint is the rest and the finished product is in direct relation to how long you spend on prep.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Garage paint job

Oh, you had commented on the cost of paint, I think you will find that with any spray paint.

Working in my buddies body shop and a gallon of clear will run you @$100 and paint, depending on what color, is about half that so be prepared to empty your wallet.

The paint for mine came from NAPA, it is Senior Martin and is really good paint, the brand name is Crossfire.

And cheap paint is cheap paint, not the place to save money.

 

[drewmitch44]

Re: Garage paint job

I painted my garage last year. I did the floor with that epoxy garage floor paint that is a 2 part paint. There is never any tire marks on the floor anymore. My neighbor did his in that checker board black and white. It looks pretty good like the checkard flag theme.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Garage paint job

Won't i use way more paint with the roll and tip method? The guy at the marine store suggested I use Awlgrip which is at $180 a quart! but promises the paint will last 10yrs... I just want to make it last and not repaint every 3-4yrs.

-Hoisting is not practical in my house. I'd prefer on the trailer or on wood blocks... but how? How do I jack up one side of the boat on the trailer from the transom? What about putting iton wood blocks? How do I pick the boat and place it on there???

The answer is probably not..use less paint spraying that is. Roll and tip is very effecient, the only paint wasted is that which is in the roller itself. You cannot apply anymore at one time with a sprayer and your setup time for spraying could be used to roll it out.

My boat was recently vandalized...they tried and succeded in keying the paint. I can tell you Interlux Perfection is extremely hard paint, while they did manage to scratch the paint they were not able to break thourgh it..surface scratches only.

Im not here to disuade from using Awlgrip, but i can tell you Perfection is amazing paint. Yes you can get a professional finish in your garage and have a lot less work and health hazards's ...Good luck.

PS 1/2 the price to..