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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

19-08-2014, 05:55

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Topsides Paint - Cost?

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Topsides Paint - Cost?

Misspoke myself. 400 grit.

Yes, guys, it can go that fast if you are efficient and your goals are realistic. Consider that 15 hours at shop labor rates ($100/hour) and shop productivity (figure 30...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

18-08-2014, 11:51

Replies: 34

Topsides Paint - Cost?

Views: 20,324

Posted By thinwater

Re: Topsides Paint - Cost?

No, I don't think so.

a. No curing time included. I worked on other projects. No breaks.
b. No dings to speak of. No wax to remove (never waxed).
c. The prior paint in both cases was LPU, so no...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-08-2014, 10:56

Replies: 34

Topsides Paint - Cost?

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Topsides Paint - Cost?

I'd have a hard time spending > $4000 on a 77' boat for something cosmetic that could be spoiled by one piling encounter. DIY. I've painted several 27-30' catamarans (smaller hulls, but more of them)...

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