Boat painting question...?

Question

Boat painting question for all you guys, ...and gals...anyone actually.?

Hubby recently purchased an old Thunderhawk for $50.00, we are gutting it and he plans to refiberglass it and get it souped up for some creek fishing. Nothing extrememly fancy however, I am going to be the one to paint the animal and I would love to do a kick-butt job...we've dabbled in this before, but moreso he than I...so...advice? Or directions/links. Much thanks to all the worm drowners!

Answer 1

Pettit paints do offer a great product.  So does Interlux.  

If you want a great finsh try Interlux Perfection, it can be sprayed, roller, or brushed.  They also have online videos to show you how to use the product.  

Making sure the surface is clean and wax free, using a good primer and following the directions will insure a good finish.

Answer 2

I build boats... and when it comes to painting, I have (in the past) always troubled myself with questions of paint and painting... That was until about 5 years ago... then I came across:  "PETTIT 6149 Easypoxy White Undercoater".

I do not know the size of your boat... so I don't have any idea of how much you will need... this stuff is about $100 a gallon... and, it is only a "primer" which means, you will have a final coat of top or bottom paint - on top of it...

But, if you really want a "kick-butt" paint job... I recommend this stuff highly... it can be brushed or rolled on, it has its on "leveling" effect... it goes on smooth and dries smooth, requires very little and only light sanding, and it covers all those small holes, and uneven surface blemishes, and preps your surface to a really smooth flawless finish... Used as directed, this stuff will give you the nearest thing to a profesional spray on finished job you will every get. You will be proud.

You can also use it as an undercoat to top paint, bottom paint, over fiberglass, or on wood surfaces. It is avaliable at most marine stores and on the internet.

Good luck and Happy - Safe boating!

Answer 3

As stated above, you must go to the AUTO paint dealer or a BOAT shop and explain your paint is for marine use. I find capt. john's answer VERY interesting and i haven't heard of that stuff, but I would certainly check it out!!! Sounds like a well informed individual with experience. I did a custom paint job on my boat, which turned out great, but i'm very curious about the product that he mentioned.

Answer 4

this will sound strange but it works great. Rustoleum paint works great. It looks good lasts a long time . Its cheap compared to the boat paints that can be $75.00 a quart.

    If you have a sprayer you can spray it on for even better results.

   The secret is. Let it dry for at least a week. Yes a week, then wax it and dump it in the water.

Answer 5

First of all, why in the world would you call someone a worm drowner??? and secondly, uhhhhhhhhhhhh..........hmmmmmmm............ paint it!!! How hard could that be????

Answer 6

If you have a West Marine store near you,  they can provide you with the paint and guidance that you need.  Here's a link to their web site:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/sto...

If there's no store near you, go to any marina or automotive paint shop and tell them you want to paint a fiberglass boat.   Read the paint can for directions on surface preparation and painting instructions.  Hope this helps.