Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

[bluey]

Hi folks,
Quite a lot of very good information advice has been given to me on this forum regarding the painting of my boat. I have read a lot of paint related threads with great interest because at long last I am at the painting stage of my restoration project. There is however, one thing I am unsure about and hope someone can explain it to me.

When using the roll and tip method with a single part polyurethane paint (such as Interlux Brightside) it is always advised to keep a "wet edge", as explained in the quote below -

"...The trick will be to keep a wet edge from one section to the other. If the line from one section starts to flash before the next is rolled on, lines or ridges can be seen in the dry paint. This is a big problem when painting alone. The paint must be kept wet from one area to the next."

Now, my question is - How is it possible to keep a wet edge when painting the boat deck? I will be painting my boat alone and assume I would start painting from the bow and work around the cabin towards the stern. If I paint the foredeck and work aft along the port gunnel, across the stern, and return along the starboard gunnel, carefully keeping a wet edge as I work my way 'round the boat, I will eventually return to the already painted foredeck. Here the previously painted foredeck area will have well and truly flashed off so there will no longer be a wet edge to blend in. What do you do when you have painted your way back to your (now dry) starting point? Will this "join" in the paint show up in the finished job?

Not sure I have explained myself clearly so have posted a pic which may help. The area I am painting with one part polyurethane is yellow gelcoat at present and I intend to paint it blue after priming etc., The cabin itself will be done in white.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v44/Bluey/boat.jpg

Cheers.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

Hi folks,
Quite a lot of very good information advice has been given to me on this forum regarding the painting of my boat. I have read a lot of paint related threads with great interest because at long last I am at the painting stage of my restoration project. There is however, one thing I am unsure about and hope someone can explain it to me.

When using the roll and tip method with a single part polyurethane paint (such as Interlux Brightside) it is always advised to keep a "wet edge", as explained in the quote below -

"...The trick will be to keep a wet edge from one section to the other. If the line from one section starts to flash before the next is rolled on, lines or ridges can be seen in the dry paint. This is a big problem when painting alone. The paint must be kept wet from one area to the next."

Now, my question is - How is it possible to keep a wet edge when painting the boat deck? I will be painting my boat alone and assume I would start painting from the bow and work around the cabin towards the stern. If I paint the foredeck and work aft along the port gunnel, across the stern, and return along the starboard gunnel, carefully keeping a wet edge as I work my way 'round the boat, I will eventually return to the already painted foredeck. Here the previously painted foredeck area will have well and truly flashed off so there will no longer be a wet edge to blend in. What do you do when you have painted your way back to your (now dry) starting point? Will this "join" in the paint show up in the finished job?

Not sure I have explained myself clearly so have posted a pic which may help. The area I am painting with one part polyurethane is yellow gelcoat at present and I intend to paint it blue after priming etc., The cabin itself will be done in white.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v44/Bluey/boat.jpg

Cheers.

Ayuh,... If there's a visible joint/ seam, it can be sanded, 'n buffed out, after it All dries...

 

[pdgs]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

bluey, the trick with roll and tip is to work in manageable sections. Roll out about two or three square feet then tip it. When you reach your endpoint roll out another section and tip it and so on until you're done. Once you get the hang of roll and tip you'll find you can do larger areas but when you're first starting out, keep the areas small for the best results and blending.

For instance on the side of hull you want to cover it from gun'l to chine so if that ends up being a large area you might only lay down one roller width and then tip it before moving on.

 

[jimmy wise]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

i dont know if this will help but start at the back, jump from side to side keeping two wet edges going and finish at the bow. or put your dry edge in the narrow side areas. i would start at one end and keep working side to side and tipping as you go

 

[73Chrysler105]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

Or start from the port side and work your way across the bow to the starboard side.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

I would start at the back right dead center of your transom. Paint around whichever side then the bow .. come across the other side and meet it back to the center of the transom.

If there is a problem right at the center transom .. there is little sanding and buffing .. or blending if you have to at that area.

YD.

 

[bluey]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

bluey, the trick with roll and tip is to work in manageable sections. Roll out about two or three square feet then tip it. When you reach your endpoint roll out another section and tip it and so on until you're done. Once you get the hang of roll and tip you'll find you can do larger areas but when you're first starting out, keep the areas small for the best results and blending.

For instance on the side of hull you want to cover it from gun'l to chine so if that ends up being a large area you might only lay down one roller width and then tip it before moving on.

Thanks for the good advice PDGS.

And thanks to everyone else for replying to my question. To start at the transom and work forward down both sides at once while keeping a wet edge on both sides sounds like it would be fraught with problems, especially as I will be painting on my own and am not so quick on my feet these days.

So I will take the advice of YD and others by starting at the transom and working around the boat one side at a time, as this sounds like the best procedure. I must be getting old timer's disease because it's a more common sense approach and I should have thought of it myself.

Cheers to all,
bluey.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Yet another paint question, "Wet Edge"

This way should serve you well ..

Good luck and take some pics

YD.