Hey thanks again!

I appreciate everyone's help with this and I'll check out Google.

David


"Tim Christian" wrote in message
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You might like to check the archives of this Group on Google. This is a
subject that has been covered many times.

I paint my boats with a good household paint like Dulux or Crown. A good
sanding ensures keying. Use slightly thinned paint: both undercoat and
gloss. Two coats of each with a light rubdown between coats. 'Thass Moyne'
was painted this way over two years ago, has been in the water ever
since -
and the paint looks like new.


David Samuel wrote in message
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Hi David,

If you go to any good chandlery they have a free booklet from Blakes or
International paint manufactures which really helps when deciding to
paint
a
boat.

I did mine earlier this year with the hep of this booklet, used
International Topkote paint (think that's how it is spelt)

Regards

Dave S




"David Rees" wrote in message
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Hi,

(Now that Blueyonder news is connected again)

I'm looking to give my speedboat a quick paint on the lower half. I'm
really
not after special mirror finishes, just something to give a little
protection.

It's an old 80s boat with lifeboat orange gel coat!

I don't need antifoul as the boat is stored on a trailer.

I intend to fill larger digs and scratches with marine epoxy and will
then
want to paint the lower half of the hull black.

I've seen 280 grit paper recommended to rub down but what
primer/topcoats
should I look for? Do I need special paints?

BTW - I will be rollering/brushing the paint.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks