On Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:30:17 -0400, Wayne B
wrote:

On Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:36:18 -0500, "Eisboch" 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?

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It is possible to paint your own boat with high gloss paint (there are
various kinds) but it is a *lot* of work and some of the paints are
very hazardous (virtually all of the 2 part polyurethanes like
Awlgrip).

There is a paint called Interlux Brightside which is not hazardous but
requires good prep, technique and thinning for best results. All of
the high gloss paints require good prep however because they will
highlight every little blemish.

Before you expend a lot of time and effort on painting I'd recommend
some agressive buffing with a good rubbing compound. Try it in a
small area with a good orbital buffer. You have nothing to lose but a
little work and if the original gel coat was good quality you may be
very pleased with the results.

thanks much...yeah I think some of the paints are deadly. I don't have
a paint booth or SCBA so am stuck with the safe stuff