White Paint Opinion

[revjim]

I just picked up some white VALSPAR...also some gloss black. Going to shoot it on my fiberglass boat. The white is not an off white and I don't know if this is going to be too white. The original color looks like a cream white. Any of you have an opinion on this. IS THE WHITE TOO WHITE or should I got the tan color. Thanks.

Also can I make the white look glossy...or do I have to clear it to do that. THanks.

 

[revjim]

Re: White Paint Opinion

I also prepped by sanding 320 on areas that I will paint and wiped down with a degreaser/wax cleaner. taped areas...now just need to shoot. sound good?

 

[tashasdaddy]

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white glares really bad. mosts boats are kind of egg shell.

 

[Ezrider_92356]

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i don't know for sure but you might be able to mix a very small amount of the black in with your wight to darken it just a bit you would end up with a grayish white, or you could get a small amount of yellow to mix in.

 

[reelfishin]

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white glares really bad. mosts boats are kind of egg shell.

Yep, and they also reflect a lot of sun. I repainted my interior on one boat light gray for just that reason. The only part I want bright white is the roof of the cabin to keep it cool

 

[TriadSteeler]

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The White is definately TOO white. I repainted a runabout 10 years ago and painted it with Petit Easypoxy Brite White. It would honestly hurt your eyes to look at it in the sun.

I specifically purchased Petit Easypoxy Off-White this time on my recent resto based on past experience.

 

[revjim]

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okay...I am convinced...but if I use an off white that is not a gloss color how do I make it glossy...do I have to shoot a clear over it???

 

[gcboat]

Re: White Paint Opinion

If you want a gloss finish use a gloss paint. The color has nothing to do with the final sheen. A bright white can come in different sheen levels : gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, flat. You can change a paint's color but can't do much about the sheen. Unless you get additives and such but stay away from all of that.
Pick your color - pick your level of shine ( sheen ).