paint, interlux

[jserb]

well i have worked on my wellcraft for about 8 months and now im about ready to die because the finish on the hull is comming out crummy. i am painting my hull navy blue and only on the one side there is a spot about 2ft by 4 ft wide that when i paint it, it seems to show every stroke of the brush, almost like it sucks the paint up right away... i have primed the entier hull the same ( 2 coats) i have painted the hull the same and for some reasion this area is comming out wierd. i sanded it down once and it STILL is coming out goofy. i am using interlux bright side paint and when you look at the hull at the rihgt angle you can see there is something wrong in this area ( like i said EVERY storke of the brush shows, the paint seems to be REALLY sticky and heavy in this area and once i pass the area the paint flows fine!) i sanded down, cleaned with primeer (333) and then painted over twice and still looks funny. i really need your help, i hope you have some tricks that i dont know of. thanks everyone!

 

[DJ]

Re: paint, interlux

jserb,<br /><br />It's probably a flaw in the gel coat. Check the Interlux website for a sealer, bore re-applying paint.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: paint, interlux

You may need to use Interlux PrimeKote for this area. This primer is used for Interlux Perfection, but it is also required for Brightsides when the underlying surface needs a barrier between it and Brightsides (ex: when applying Brightsides over epoxy). What primer are you using? Has this area been previously repaired? <br /><br />Have you called Interlux tech support?

 

[garrett61]

Re: paint, interlux

Did you wash it before primer went on to get rid of all the rubber, oxidation, wax and oil ?<br />Did you Strip your old paint and fix any Gel Coat issues?