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On Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:27:16 -0500, bob wrote:

I have an old boat that was neglected before I got it. Had the
gelcoat
checked by a professional who said it was too badly oxidized and
would
probably benefit from painting rather than polishing and waxing

Any opinons? What about doing this myself? Probably wouldn't use a
sprayer...

Best paint with minimal hazard?

Unfortunately the best paint is very hazardous (Poly urethane) but if
you buy a real respirator (the filter can kind, not the paper mask)
you can shoot it.

It is not as bad if you are brushing or rolling it but the result is
not as good. I would still use some kind of respirator.

As everyone has said, prep is more important than the paint.
Do you have a double action sander? That is the best tool to open up
the surface, then wipe it down with acetone and paint it.
Again, use the right PPE during that process..

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I believe the two-part polyurethane paints are the particularly
hazardous types and their use is recommended only by pros with the
proper equipment and gear.

The one-part polyurethane paints are designed for do-it-yourselfers
and although precautions need to be observed, they are not anywhere
near as dangerous.

II helped paint a friend's old 38's Hatteras with single part Poly
using the "Tip and Roll" method. It came out great.