In the process of Sanding?

[Rranger]

After I started sanding off the Canadian Tire crap paint that was peeling off my recently acquired Sangster boat, I read I was to degrease before sanding... I'm sanding down into a second layer that has to go then should be good to prep for primer. How big a deal was it not to degrease before sanding? Any recommendations for a paint that will do the job for a functional fishing boat not a showpiece. I've read up on Rust-oleum basic paint that supposedly does a nice job. Thinking a camo type finish. Any economical paint recommendations much appreciated thanks.

 

[Emerger]

After I started sanding off the Canadian Tire crap paint that was peeling off my recently acquired Sangster boat, I read I was to degrease before sanding... I'm sanding down into a second layer that has to go then should be good to prep for primer. How big a deal was it not to degrease before sanding? Any recommendations for a paint that will do the job for a functional fishing boat not a showpiece. I've read up on Rust-oleum basic paint that supposedly does a nice job. Thinking a camo type finish. Any economical paint recommendations much appreciated thanks.

Degreasing before sanding is always a good idea. There is that chance that oil or other contaminants can be ground into the hull by sanding over them. But since you've already sanded it's a moot point. The only thing to do is degrease now. It will most likely be fine. And you're right about paint. If you just want the basics Rustoleum is fine.

I've camoflaged a few boats in my life and I have a pattern that's my favorite. I've always used plain old flat exterior enamel. You can have it tinted to whatever color you want. I used a color called bronzetone with flat sand patterns. But that's what worked where I used to hunt. It was mainly sandy beach along the river with dead foliage.

 

[KJM]

After I started sanding off the Canadian Tire crap paint that was peeling off my recently acquired Sangster boat, I read I was to degrease before sanding... I'm sanding down into a second layer that has to go then should be good to prep for primer. How big a deal was it not to degrease before sanding? Any recommendations for a paint that will do the job for a functional fishing boat not a showpiece. I've read up on Rust-oleum basic paint that supposedly does a nice job. Thinking a camo type finish. Any economical paint recommendations much appreciated thanks.

I'm in the process of removing Tremclad rust paint that I put on my hull about 5 or more years ago and can tell you that stuff is durable! It only peeled in a couple of small spots over those years and I didn't do any prep work like priming, cleaning or sanding, just rolled on over old gelcoat. I'm now sanding it off, but its on good!

 

[shiloh87]

Home building/hardware stores has a brand of rust/marine paint that is awesome. I`ve used it, it takes a while to cure but once cured its tough as nails.
Reconmmented to me, by a marina sales rep, of all people, who`d of that.
Beuti-tone rust coat its an alkd paint, use in well ventilated area or wear a resperator.

 

[jbcurt00]

And the Rusto Professional line is the same stuff as the Marine/Topsides but cheaper.

Just not available in as many colors off the shelf. It can be tinted though.

ACE Hardware Rust-Stop is also the same, as is Tremclad in Canada.

 

[KJM]

I've been sanding the stuff all day and lost count of how many sanding discs I've used. Still not finished.

 

[Rranger]

Degreasing before sanding is always a good idea. There is that chance that oil or other contaminants can be ground into the hull by sanding over them. But since you've already sanded it's a moot point. The only thing to do is degrease now. It will most likely be fine. And you're right about paint. If you just want the basics Rustoleum is fine.

I've camoflaged a few boats in my life and I have a pattern that's my favorite. I've always used plain old flat exterior enamel. You can have it tinted to whatever color you want. I used a color called bronzetone with flat sand patterns. But that's what worked where I used to hunt. It was mainly sandy beach along the river with dead foliage.

My camo is just a choice no reason other than looks. Its just a matter of coming up with a color scheme that looks decent.

 

[Rranger]

I'm in the process of removing Tremclad rust paint that I put on my hull about 5 or more years ago and can tell you that stuff is durable! It only peeled in a couple of small spots over those years and I didn't do any prep work like priming, cleaning or sanding, just rolled on over old gelcoat. I'm now sanding it off, but its on good!

Thanks I will check into Tremclad also.

 

[Rranger]

Home building/hardware stores has a brand of rust/marine paint that is awesome. I`ve used it, it takes a while to cure but once cured its tough as nails.
Reconmmented to me, by a marina sales rep, of all people, who`d of that.
Beuti-tone rust coat its an alkd paint, use in well ventilated area or wear a resperator.

Thanks for the heads up its right down the road at my Home Hardware. No sanding between coats?

 

[shiloh87]

I put 3 coats on my hull btm, let each coat cure and used green scotch brite to scuff up the paint.
Applied with a short nap roller and tipped of with a good quality brittle brush.

 

[Rranger]

I put 3 coats on my hull btm, let each coat cure and used green scotch brite to scuff up the paint.
Applied with a short nap roller and tipped of with a good quality brittle brush.

How would it stand up on the deck with non slip grit in it?

 

[shiloh87]

Never tried it, but its pretty tough paint, I would imagine it`d work well.
Do a test on a piece for scrap plywood to see how it works first.

 

[Rranger]

A question experienced painters might find humour in but it’s serious. I got a 11 foot by 6’ deck and another 5’ by 3’ deck under the bow to gelcoat. Plan is grit in the gelcoat for slippage and some web solution at the end for show. Two coats of gelcoat for sure. Not wanting to sand if I don’t need to. Can I walk on the first coat while it’s tacky applying the second coat. The webbing solution I think I can blow on from the outside while the second coat of gelcoat is still tacky. Just wondering how to spray or even roll on the deck coats without sanding In between coats.