interlux traditional marine enamel ?

[canman]

hi everyone . i picked up a paint chart at the paint store and it showed this paint i was wondering if anybody had tried this paint ? it says to apply the paint with a sponge roller . i like the gunmetal grey colour . the boat is a 1986 l6 foot larson zensa bowrider with a 140 johnson on it . thankyou .

 

[TheWoodCrafter]

Re: interlux traditional marine enamel ?

Interlux is a big marine paint manufacturer.
What line are you thinking of using
Brightside or Perfect?
Britghtside is a 1 part poly.
Perfect is a 2 part poly (toxic when spraying)
Roll and tip is a good option for non-spray application DIYSers.

 

[canman]

Re: interlux traditional marine enamel ?

on the can it just saya traditional alkyd based marine enamel , bright, high gloss finish .

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: interlux traditional marine enamel ?

i did my boat with interlux brightsides using a sponge roller. exception is i did the roll and tip method. turned out good. but remember, your prep will determine how good your paint job turns out. use interlux primer and sand to a smooth finish. the use the roll and tip. your paint will smooth out nicely.

 

[seven up]

Re: interlux traditional marine enamel ?

I've tried "Bluewater marine paints" but not at Interlux prices.

Alkyd enamel is like porch and garage floor paint if I'm not mistaken.

 

[LeftFeild]

Re: interlux traditional marine enamel ?

Well Brightsides does leave a very good finish and is very durable, Perfection is by far more durable and well worth the money,and if done right it will rival any professional job.

 

[Woodnaut]

Re: interlux traditional marine enamel ?

I used Interlux Brightside on the hull above the waterline, on the deck and throughout inside. I turned my garage into a paint booth (took a week) and then sprayed everything. After several years the finish still looks great and is very durable. Preparation, however, took a while. Sanding, primer, sanding, primer, sanding, paint, sanding, paint. I think the finishing took more effort than building the boat, but now I'm really glad I did it. Year after year, this same finish has held up well and really looks great.