Painting?

[kissmybass]

I have a 1985 Ray craft Bass boat I was going to wet sand it and buff it out but I would like to change the color and since I’m going to be sanding it any way I’m considering to just go ahead and paint the boat, but I have no experience in painting a boat can anyone give any info on what steps to take and what products to use. I know I will have to sand it but do I treat it like a car and wipe it down with wax and grease remover and then a sticky cloth any help is appriciated. <br /><br /> Thanks Ricky

 

[pbailey]

Re: Painting?

All of the better boat paint manufactures have prep instruction available. They include cleaning, sanding and primers etc. <br /><br />Browse through here and you will get an idea of what you may be getting into.<br /><br />pbailey<br /><br /> http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/

 

[kissmybass]

Re: Painting?

I would like to use automotive paint like base coat clear coat is this ok?

 

[thunderroad]

Re: Painting?

I painted the area above the rubrail and an area below the water line on my boat with automotive acrylic enamel w/hardener. Got a great shine and I'm confident it will hold up just fine. <br /><br />I haven't got the hang of posting pics or I'd post some.

 

[kissmybass]

Re: Painting?

tunderroad 1st you need to find a place to share your pics like webshots its free then you can up load your pics to webshots and they give you a link.2nd to post pics on this forum you must click Post A Reply not Quick reply then click the URL box this is ware you past your link. click here for webshots