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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-09-2017, 18:50
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Posted By atmartin
Re: Paint advice for deck and hull

Gelcoat is polyester resin with pigment, more or less. It's the default topcoat on most manufactured boats. It's often applied to the inside of a smooth female mold before the laminate layup, leaving...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-09-2017, 13:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By atmartin
Re: Paint advice for deck and hull

Good luck to you!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2017, 17:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By atmartin
Re: Paint advice for deck and hull

https://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/GetFile.aspx?File=High%20Quality%20Brush%20Painting.pdf

This is a good read. Doesn't hurt to practice on some smaller areas/projects before you tackle your finish...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2017, 17:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By atmartin
Re: Paint advice for deck and hull

If you clean and prep properly, an enamel is perfectly fine on topsides. It just scratches easier and fades faster. It should last 2-5 years depending on how you use the boat. If she is a marina...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2017, 17:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By atmartin
Re: Paint advice for deck and hull

Yes, sand the primer

I'm guessing you mean the Rustoleum Topside? Their enamel "yacht" paint? Most people here are going to advise against using an enamel as it is softer and won't last as long....
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