Interlux VC Performance Epoxy

[Curapa]

My boat currently has anti-fouling bottom paint on it. I do not need it seeing as it is a trailered boat. Not to mention that I am making some cosmetic upgrades and the blue bottom does not quite go with the new fighting lady yellow paint.

I have several spots on the bottom needing repair, some chips through the gel-coat and a tire rub from a broken trailer axle. Seeing as these large repairs are needed my thought was to make the repairs and repaint the bottom with a smooth factory looking paint.

Any thoughts on Interlux VC Performance Epoxy http://www.riversupply.com/product/I...poxy,2272.aspx

Application, durability or any experience in general? It seems to be just what I am looking for. Any suggestions for equal or better alternative. I do not want to go the gel-coat route. I already have everything I need for paint.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Curapa

My boat currently has anti-fouling bottom paint on it. I do not need it seeing as it is a trailered boat. Not to mention that I am making some cosmetic upgrades and the blue bottom does not quite go with the new fighting lady yellow paint.

I have several spots on the bottom needing repair, some chips through the gel-coat and a tire rub from a broken trailer axle. Seeing as these large repairs are needed my thought was to make the repairs and repaint the bottom with a smooth factory looking paint.

Any thoughts on Interlux VC Performance Epoxy http://www.riversupply.com/product/I...poxy,2272.aspx

Application, durability or any experience in general? It seems to be just what I am looking for. Any suggestions for equal or better alternative. I do not want to go the gel-coat route. I already have everything I need for paint.

What's the plan for removing the existing bottom paint...that's one thing can really mess up a new paint job...is the OLD paint job...

Epoxy w/Teflon by Interlux?...sounds like pretty good stuff to me, although I don't have any 1st hand experience w/it...post up how it works out...

[Curapa]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

What's the plan for removing the existing bottom paint...that's one thing can really mess up a new paint job...is the OLD paint job...

Epoxy w/Teflon by Interlux?...sounds like pretty good stuff to me, although I don't have any 1st hand experience w/it...post up how it works out...

I have looked into soda blasting but it's out of the budget. There is a 40lb. soda blast tank at harbor freight that I looked into also. Still considering it, it's cheap but small and it will probably take just as long as sanding.

As of right now it looks like I will be under the boat with my respirator and DA sander for days. I sanded the fouling paint from the sides of my boat before I painted it and it sucked. I don't expect it to be easy.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

What's the plan for removing the existing bottom paint...that's one thing can really mess up a new paint job...is the OLD paint job...

Epoxy w/Teflon by Interlux?...sounds like pretty good stuff to me, although I don't have any 1st hand experience w/it...post up how it works out...

I'm with Reel on this one. No direct experience with that paint, but it sounds pretty good. Pics when you have them please. For removal of the old paint before you repair I'd recommend soda blasting. Yes, you can use chemicals, etc to get it off, but nothing is as fast and safe as soda blasting IMHO.

[garagenc]

Have you thought of blasting the hull with crushed pecan or walnut shells?

[Curapa]

Originally Posted by garagenc

Have you thought of blasting the hull with crushed pecan or walnut shells?

I have not, it was my understanding soda was the best method. I have not heard much about other blasting methods. Do you have some input on the matter?