Paint above deck and below?

bcraigan · #1 07-01-2014, 12:37 PM

I'm looking for suggestions for paint for my v20. I need to paint both above the deck and below and I'm unsure if it will be touch ups, or a full paint job. What do you guys suggest? Boat will be on a trailer most of the time so I don't need in water bottom paint. It has that now and I'd like to strip it off. Thanks for the info.

awthacker · #2 07-02-2014, 05:29 AM

I used Interlux Perfection and am somewhat satisfied with it. It's a two-part epoxy, but it does scratch or ch. I can touch it up periodically. I've heard good things about Emron, and that's probably what I'd use if I did it again.

dan4836 · #3 07-02-2014, 07:24 AM

I used Petit EZ Poxy 2 with good results.

I think all the two part paints are fine and it's in the prep you will notice the difference.

This is my first year and I will see how it holds up but I am happy with how it cleans up after a fishing trip. Seems to be a lot easier than gelcoat.

Also, I used Kiwigrip for my floor. product is easy to use and cleans up with water. I need another coat as one quart is not enough for the floor on a V.

Liam · #4 07-02-2014, 07:32 AM

this would be a good choice instead of antifouling paint,for below the waterline

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...formance_epoxy

bradford · #5 07-02-2014, 08:25 AM

Got Awlgrip on mine. Cleans up really easy compared to gel coat.

Destroyer · #6 07-02-2014, 12:09 PM

Topside, on the deck, I wouldn't use anything but U-Pol Raptor truck bed liner. Wears like iron, soft on the feet and non-skid.
If you're going to remove the bottom paint I'd just give her several real good coats of polish and leave it like that. The only exception would be if there were blisters. Then you'd need to repair and paint, and pretty much any 2 part epoxy would be the way I'd go.