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S/V Antares · 06-07-2008, 06:42

POR-15 is a great product as are many others however surface prep is 99% of the game. Most anything will work if the prep is well done. Any leftover grease will spoil the pudding. After several rounds of degreasing using aggressive solvents and superclean wipers sand the surface to provide "Footing" for the primer and paint system. Use cheap disposible cotton gloves when handling the cleaned metal as a single fingerprint can cause a failure of the coating and water will wick under the paint.

Take your time and allow primer and final coats to dry

06-07-2008, 06:42	#13
S/V Antares Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis USA Boat: 1983 Gulfstar 36 Antares Posts: 436	POR-15 is a great product as are many others however surface prep is 99% of the game. Most anything will work if the prep is well done. Any leftover grease will spoil the pudding. After several rounds of degreasing using aggressive solvents and superclean wipers sand the surface to provide "Footing" for the primer and paint system. Use cheap disposible cotton gloves when handling the cleaned metal as a single fingerprint can cause a failure of the coating and water will wick under the paint. Take your time and allow primer and final coats to dry __________________ Will & Muffin Lucy the dog "Yes, well.. perhaps some more wine" (Julia Child)