Flat black is the best for hiding imperfections. Hides rust streaks, plank
irregularities, just about everything. Can't sell your boat? Paint the
topsides flat black and sell the romance.

Tom Dacon

"Jim Conlin" wrote in message
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Dark gloss paint is the absolute worst for revealing imperfections. Light
colors in lower gloss make things easier.
wrote in message
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I wonder if painting the freeboard of a boat dark or flag blue will hide
some of the cosmetics defects or is white better??