"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:42:16 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

BTW ..... nice try in your attempt to start a bonifide, on-topic, boating
related thread regarding the boat painting.
I've often heard of the "roll and tip" method and have seen the impressive
results, but had never done it or even understood it.

It piqued my curiosity too, since I had never heard of it and used to
do house painting with my brother, who was a pro for many years.
Good excuse to call him.
He never heard of it either, but has used the tipping part when
lacquering furniture to get it mirror-like.
Just doesn't apply to house painting.
But I did get to reminisce about Wooster hog bristles.

--Vic


Harry uses very special interior house latex of course. Custom blended just
for him. Roll and tip he says.

Anyway, I have a friend who hand painted the topsides of an old, '72
Hatteras last summer. He used one of the popular boat paints (forget which
one), studied up on and then used the "roll and tip" method. He sanded
between coats, using very, very fine paper.

It came out absolutely beautiful .... almost flawless. Deep shine with no
indication at all that is was not a professional spray paint job. No runs.
No roll or brush strokes anywhere.

Eisboch