Hi Bob, International Paint Company has booklets on how to refinish a hull using their products, which you can obtain at WEST stores, or by calling International Paint Company. I have refinished a 29 foot hull using a two part epoxy paint; a 16 foot ComPac, and various boats I built, using a brushable International paint. Going the brushable route with one component paint is the easier way to go. It is not as finnicky. If you get some runs and sags in the paint job, don't despair. From 10 feet away you'll never see it. Your hull will be shiny and pretty - and that's your ultimate aim. The first time you do it is the hardest, because it is all new territory, and you have to go through the "learning curve" but it is not that hard to do. Give it a try. The key to doing a good job is your surface preparation. All cracks, dings, scratches have to be filled and sanded till you can't feel a thing when you run your fingers over the surface. (your fingers will pick up things your eyes don't see) Then, with a smooth hull, you can start the painting process; a primer coat plus at least two finish coats. Connie ex LEPPO M15
Thanks Connie: Wow, a 29 foot hull sounds like a bit of a chore. Great to know you have all that experience. If I get into a panic in a few weeks you may get an urgent request for intensive hand holding over the internet! I will request the International Paint Co booklet to right away. Thanks again. Cheers, bob -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+bobsmith=ag.arizona.edu@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+bobsmith=ag.arizona.edu@mailman.xmission.co m] On Behalf Of chbenneck@juno.com Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:13 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-10 gelcoat restoration Hi Bob, International Paint Company has booklets on how to refinish a hull using their products, which you can obtain at WEST stores, or by calling International Paint Company. I have refinished a 29 foot hull using a two part epoxy paint; a 16 foot ComPac, and various boats I built, using a brushable International paint. Going the brushable route with one component paint is the easier way to go. It is not as finnicky. If you get some runs and sags in the paint job, don't despair. From 10 feet away you'll never see it. Your hull will be shiny and pretty - and that's your ultimate aim. The first time you do it is the hardest, because it is all new territory, and you have to go through the "learning curve" but it is not that hard to do. Give it a try. The key to doing a good job is your surface preparation. All cracks, dings, scratches have to be filled and sanded till you can't feel a thing when you run your fingers over the surface. (your fingers will pick up things your eyes don't see) Then, with a smooth hull, you can start the painting process; a primer coat plus at least two finish coats. Connie ex LEPPO M15 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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