On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:05:48 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:42:16 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

BTW ..... nice try in your attempt to start a bonifide, on-topic, boating
related thread regarding the boat painting.
I've often heard of the "roll and tip" method and have seen the impressive
results, but had never done it or even understood it.

It piqued my curiosity too, since I had never heard of it and used to
do house painting with my brother, who was a pro for many years.
Good excuse to call him.
He never heard of it either, but has used the tipping part when
lacquering furniture to get it mirror-like.
Just doesn't apply to house painting.
But I did get to reminisce about Wooster hog bristles.

--Vic


Harry uses very special interior house latex of course. Custom blended just
for him. Roll and tip he says.

Anyway, I have a friend who hand painted the topsides of an old, '72
Hatteras last summer. He used one of the popular boat paints (forget which
one), studied up on and then used the "roll and tip" method. He sanded
between coats, using very, very fine paper.

It came out absolutely beautiful .... almost flawless. Deep shine with no
indication at all that is was not a professional spray paint job. No runs.
No roll or brush strokes anywhere.

Sounds like a lot of work, but apparently worth it.
I'd like to hear more from Scotty about why he used it with a
"breathable" paint. Seems to me it's aimed at hard gloss, but I'm
dumb at painting boats. Maybe the smooth finish makes is more
washable.
My brother started talking my ear off about paints, brushes, rollers,
etc, but I managed to steer him away from that into talking about
driving down to Florida with me and doing some fishing.
He's behind on the new paint formulations, but still prefers oil
outside.
There's a fine nap roller I had never heard of - already forgot what
he called it - that's real good for kitchen enamels, no tipping
necessary.
Painting can get as complicated as you want it.
Just like fishing.
But I like to sit back in a gently rocking boat with my rod between my
toes and my eyes at least half-closed.
Never managed anything close to that when I was painting, no matter
how hard I tried. Closest I got is ignore my wife until she does it
herself, but that has a lot of downsides.

--Vic