How long for paint cure?

[kfouryou]

Can anyone tell me how long perfection and britesides (topside of boat) should take to cure before the boat can be put back in the water.?

 

[Capt'n Chris]

Re: How long for paint cure?

Read the tech data sheet and published application information on the Interlux website as follows:

http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/default.aspx

 

[kfouryou]

Re: How long for paint cure?

yea thanks for the info ,I was looking for some actual experience from people here .For example they might say 8hrs but in actuality real time every day conditions may dictate different

 

[kfouryou]

Re: How long for paint cure?

ooopps

 

[DukesFin]

Re: How long for paint cure?

Call their tech line and give them the climate information for where you are and they can tell you.

I was MORE than impressed with the Interlux tech line help I got when i did my boat. They were VERY knowledgeable and helpful.

 

[kfouryou]

Re: How long for paint cure?

If you don't mind me asking which topside did you use and how do you like it

 

[marcortez]

Re: How long for paint cure?

Interlux Brightside paint is all it is claimed to be.

Flows well
Self levels
Covers well
Drys hard

2 or 3 coats, although not required, are better to cover any discolorations of the hull....such as dark spots.

Drying time varies according to climate....like any other paint drying time.
I would wait 2 full days before getting it wet.

I cannot compare it to Petit paints, as I have never used that brand.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How long for paint cure?

Boat can be put in the water pretty quick but to fully cure will take about a week.

 

[kfouryou]

Re: How long for paint cure?

thanks for the info it's appreciated

 

[Chris1956]

Re: How long for paint cure?

Brightside lists different "Dry to touch" times for different temperatures. The overcoat time remains fixed at 12 hours (if I remember correctly). Since it ends up being overnight anyway, it really didn't matter to me.

I had good luck with the roll and tip method to apply the paint. However, I sprayed the upper part of the hull, and the results are spectacular, compared to the roll and tip'ed area.