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Hull Painting

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Created by andrew1996 > 9 months ago, 2 Sep 2011
andrew1996
WA, 28 posts
2 Sep 2011 7:30PM
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I am doing up my mirror to sell (so I can buy a redwitch), and never having painted a wooden boat's hull before, I do not know what paint I should use. Could someone please tell me what paint I should use?

SandS
VIC, 5904 posts
2 Sep 2011 10:02PM
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gloss enamel

andrew1996
WA, 28 posts
2 Sep 2011 9:40PM
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What about prep-coats? And would I be able to get this just from a place like Bunnings or a boat orientated shop?

SandS
VIC, 5904 posts
3 Sep 2011 12:06AM
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sand back the old paint a bit to scratch it up and give it a couple of coats , yes bunnings will have it its oil based house paint .

Ramona
NSW, 7758 posts
3 Sep 2011 8:34AM
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andrew1996 said...

What about prep-coats? And would I be able to get this just from a place like Bunnings or a boat orientated shop?


I would suggest White Knights oil based paving paint. Sand the hull smooth then apply three coats, no primer or undercoat. Preferably with a spray gun. Second choice roller and tip off with a brush or just brush if you have to. Preparation is everything!
Steer clear of non oil based paint. Bunnings stock it.

andrew1996
WA, 28 posts
3 Sep 2011 9:13AM
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Oay, thanks for that

whiteout
QLD, 269 posts
3 Sep 2011 5:14PM
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Single pac Perfection High Gloss Marine Paint looks great.

andrew1996
WA, 28 posts
8 Sep 2011 4:41PM
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Ramona said...

andrew1996 said...

What about prep-coats? And would I be able to get this just from a place like Bunnings or a boat orientated shop?


I would suggest White Knights oil based paving paint. Sand the hull smooth then apply three coats, no primer or undercoat. Preferably with a spray gun. Second choice roller and tip off with a brush or just brush if you have to. Preparation is everything!
Steer clear of non oil based paint. Bunnings stock it.


Would mixing the final coat with varnish make the finnish glossier?

Ramona
NSW, 7758 posts
18 Sep 2011 7:23PM
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andrew1996 said...

Ramona said...

andrew1996 said...

What about prep-coats? And would I be able to get this just from a place like Bunnings or a boat orientated shop?


I would suggest White Knights oil based paving paint. Sand the hull smooth then apply three coats, no primer or undercoat. Preferably with a spray gun. Second choice roller and tip off with a brush or just brush if you have to. Preparation is everything!
Steer clear of non oil based paint. Bunnings stock it.


Would mixing the final coat with varnish make the finnish glossier?


Most varnish is not UV resistant. Best bet is to stick with what ever the paint manufacturer has devised. Follow the directions on the tin.



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