"Phil" wrote in message
r.com...
I have a problem with paint on my rubrail. It was done in the past by the
PO
with Easypoxy burgundy. Every time I was the boat the paint on the rubrail
must start to dissolve a small bit. It makes it look like a washing with
red
paint.You would think after the rail had not been painted in a few yeras
it
would be all gone but its never ending. I usually add a small amount of
bleach when doing the hull to get rid of any black spots and it is worse
than using just soapy water alone but the problem still happens then.
Next haulout I intend on stripping both and redoing with something better.
Any suggestions why this happens and a solution? A better paint solution?
Thanks for any help.
Phil

Hi phil.
It sounds like a poor paint job, most likely poor preparation. I've used
epoxy paint for years and if put on prepared surfaces never a problem. Water
simply will not break it down.

Rey

Thanks for the reply,
Its not lifting off the surface, its almost as if its oxidizing like the
'dust' you get from old fiberglass only but red. I wish it was lifting off!
I tried using a cleaner wax last time it was out and it was a never ending
rag toss with red rubbing off.

Hi phil.
It sounds like a poor paint job, most likely poor preparation. I've used
epoxy paint for years and if put on prepared surfaces never a problem.
Water
simply will not break it down.

Rey