Well, I need a few more posts before I get to 100 and the computer recognizes me as a "Pearson Specialist"
So, I figured I would post some pictures of my hull painting job. I used the Interlux one part Brightsides. Did the roll and tip application. Came out pretty well I think.
Don't look any closer
A fetching stern.
Next I need to do the boot stripe.
Boot stripe done
still needs some bottom paint
and the rub rails.
That should bring me to 100 posts and a new exalted title.
Commanderpete,hull looks great I think that I could comb my hair in the reflection.What happened to the interior project?
Last edited by S.Airing; 04-22-2002 at 07:25 AM.
I'm painting my boat next week. I finished removing all paint from the hull last week, will fair a few dings with epoxy filler tomorrow, and prime/sand Thursday and Friday. The hull is in amazingly good condition - no crazing, cracks, or other damage was hidden under the old paint.
I'm using Interlux Toplac in Lauderdale Blue. Really looking forward to seeing how she looks after all the work (and finally getting her in the water)...any advice before I start slinging paint?
Paint in the shade if you can and at temps around 70 or so.The darker colors are harder to paint than white,the dark colors absorb the suns energy and the paint will not flow as easy.You will constantly try to thin the paint out untill you over shoot.
D.Fox hope your turns out well.Remember I`m at Whitehall so I will inspect it.Not that Im trying to put on any pressure.
The hull should look real nice in that color.
Good plan to fill any dings or scratches first, because the paint is so thin it won't fill them.
I used thin foam rollers I bought at Home Depot. They are shaped like a hot dog. To tip the paint I bought a $25 paint brush. But, this still left brush marks so I went with the 3 inch Jen foam Polybrushes. You can get them at West Marine, or, better yet, Sears.
I sanded between coats with 150 grit. Could probably have used 220.
Steve's right, thinning the paint is the key. Dust is the enemy. Don't wipe down the boat with anything that will leave lint. Hit it with a tack rag just before painting.
Good luck.
Now I have to paint the interior. Steve is pushing for results
One more word of advice,after you paint stand guard over your boat.People like to check it out and seem to want to touch the hull at least that was my experience.I sanded between coats with 220.Commanderpete,Im interested in your interior because I think I like it better than the Ariels,it seems too make more sense,pluse Im jealous of your cockpit.
Last edited by S.Airing; 04-22-2002 at 04:25 PM.
One more thing,once they go into the water they all look pretty good.
Last edited by S.Airing; 04-22-2002 at 05:39 PM.
Thanks to you both for the advice. I've read everything I could find about hull painting, and you actually came up with a couple tips I haven't seen. Learn sumthin' new every day...
I think my biggest problem will be dust. The boat is in a marina where the roads are dirt and dust flies when vehicles drive by. I'm planning to soak the ground for about a hundred yards in every direction before starting.
Now that I know an inspection is imminent, I'll be extra careful!
Photo from last week is attached. I did some more sanding after this was taken and there's now hardly a speck of blue left on her.
Jeepers, that must have been alot of work.
Did your boat come with the toerail? I always wanted one of them. But I'm a glutton for punishment.
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