Best Paint to Use? Topside & Hull
 

Well been at it for the last few days still cant seem to get photobucket to work. Will have to get some pictures of the progress so far.

Anyway havbe her buzzed own with some 80 grit getting ready for Primer.

What system would be the best to use for top & Bottom paint? She will not be in the water all the time so no anti fouling will be needed. Just a nice durable Commercial, super hard flexible all around. Will be using Duraback for the floors. She is starting to look pretty good my arms hurt!
Post up some that you guys think work the best. I am sure there is a system that everyone used. I dont want to have to clear-cote just a good solid paint that will hold up to the trailer boards.


Here is some I came up with:


IMRON

http://pc.dupont.com/dpc/en/US/html/.../mar/home.html

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Awlgrip

http://www.p2marine.com/maintenance/awlgrip/


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BASF HD Single Stage

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...t5x-eqDxFtsnEQ


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U-Tech 3.8 Line

http://www.akzonobel.com/aac/brands_products/utech/

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Supermarine,

http://www.topsecretcoatings.com/cst...&idcategory=92

http://www.topsecretcoatings.com/cst...&idcategory=92

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Z-Pol Plus - ZPP Series 2.8 VOC Polyurethane Enamel



http://www.z-linehighperformancefinishes.com/node/24


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Interlux

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/ILX-4100Q/

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...t+Polyurethane

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Pettit


http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/PET-3106Q/


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Interlux Primer

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/ILX...r+-+White.html

SPI Epoxy Primer

http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com...y%20Primer.htm


Seems like SPI unless you guys think there might be inherent problems.
For the primer2 spray able gallons for $178 figure $200 shipped.

Well I ordered the SPI Epoxy Primer Surfacer in White should have her ready for topcoat next week , :sun:Anybody ever use it?

Barry talked me into it.

Checked many different Forums & it seemed like pretty goodstuff.

$172 delivered for 2 spray-able Gallons. Medium build characteristic.

Last boat I painted was my old inboard Mako. Its been about 6 years ago now. I shot the hull with Imron and used 2 part Interlux Perfection on topsides and tower. Both products were easy to use and the finished product turned out great!

Before shot:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49...k/IM000668.jpg

After:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49...k/IM000164.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49...k/IM000180.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49...k/IM000173.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49...k/IM000179.jpg

That sure is a pretty boat. Almost looks like it went from 25' to 22' after you painted it. Must be the angle of the pict.

I have my primer coming this week & will get the rest of the inside done.

So the 2 part Interlux Perfection holds up to serious activities I have 2 kids and a dog. LOL.

No matter what it will have to be a 2 part system for the interior.

Some type of white Bed Liner for bare feet. Linex or Dura Bac.

That is a nice Blue color you picked out.

Imron seems to be the number 1 so far, I have some spider cracks & was worried about some flaking with Imron. Anyone ever use the Supermarine?

You can buy a flex additive to make your paint more forgiving to cracking.

Were you going with Imron? KJ Looks to be the best hull paint.

What additive are ya going to use. Not that I am ready yet.
Have a few nice days left to let her cure inside. Wonder if she will fit in the shop. great now I have to clean out the shop. v1