painting bottom

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Everyone has their own thoughts on the matter of painting. Personally, if my boat is going to be a trailer queen I'd never paint it. And if I had to paint it because of blisters or something like that I'd first have it soda blasted to bare, then put on the proper primer if called for and then I'd use a Urethane epoxy paint. It flexes, has great adhesion and lasts longer than the boat. Some of the best paint in this class is made be ..... Sherman-Williams!.. (They bought out ConLux paints a while back, and Conlux was used to paint the Tappen Zee bridge, as well as many high salt air exposure projects) I've painted 3 trailers with the stuff and all 3 are still in perfect condition more than 8 years later.

Sherwin williams has a awesome 2 part poly system. And they will crossreference and tint any color you want. The reason i went with Awlgrip is because of the insane deal i got on my paint system from a local boat yard. The VC performance epoxy was originally made for race sale boats. The vc is what i will paint my bottom with. No primers required just paint over preped gelcoat!