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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-07-2022, 11:08

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Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

We agree if you do that...washing or pressure washing... real frequently, you’ll have a clean hull... but that’s not always easy...what we have learned with an aluminum hull is applicable to...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-07-2022, 09:51

Replies: 22

Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

We have provided information on paint applications because we have not found any antifouling manufacture directions for direct application. No videos either.
The Polycraft instructions are much like...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-07-2022, 05:25

Replies: 22

Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

While we were researching paints for plastics, we found a huge amount of options for materials and for application. Most of these are automobile enthusiasts who want to paint over perfectly painted...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

01-07-2022, 04:30

Replies: 22

Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

Bruce K. Thank you very much for that information. I totally missed it.
I really appreciated your help. Any other suggestions about the Tuffy ?
Sincere thanks.:thumb:
Captain Mark

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-06-2022, 20:38

Replies: 22

Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

In North Florida the marina builders drive a steel pipe then slip a black plastic tube over it. I’m not sure which plastic but it’s very slippery.
Stays clean for a few weeks but then the small...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-06-2022, 05:45

Replies: 22

Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Bottom paint on polyethylene hull

The manatee crew is researching this exact antifouling application. So far, this looks to be a solution.
Alcohol wash. Sand 60 to 80 ...probably 80 is best. Alcohol wash.
3M Tape Primer. $200 per...

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