Robert or Karen Swarts wrote:

Do any of you have suggestions or opinions regarding the best type of paint
(urethane, epoxy, gel coat, etc) to refinish the topsides of a gel coated
hull?

Thanks,
Bob Swarts

two part polyurethane - sometimes known as LPU (polyester polyurethane) are
the best
next down are two part acrylic polyurethanes

urethanes often go over an epoxy primers as the weakest link with 2 part
urethanes is their bond.

another option is an enamel etc. tocoated/sealed with a clear 2 part
polyurethane.

2 part polys should cost $70-$110 or so per gallon - but if you buy by name
i.e. awlgrip expect to pay a lot more.


Paul Oman
progressive epoxy polymers
www.epoxyproducts.com/marine.html


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