Boat paint suggestions?

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-04-2011, 07:23 AM

Thanks NHBUOY. Looks like this option is much more wallet friendly.
Maybe this year we will get to paint our new to us, old canoe. She's kinda ugly right now.

bigdog · 05-04-2011, 08:11 AM

To NHBUOY.... is the "Duplicolor" an enamal paint? Also, will this be affected by being in the water, and possibly peel or flake?

Only want to do this paint job one time, and be done. And definitely, don't want to have to repaint next year b/c paint failed.

Thanks,
BD

fatlazyless · 05-04-2011, 09:29 AM

Lowe's-Gilford has a small rack of Rustoleum boat paint and primer, designed for boats, above and below the waterline. It costs about 12-dollars/quart and can go on with a 4" roller and small brush just like regular paint.

robmac · 05-04-2011, 09:36 AM

The Dupli-Color base coat/clear coat products are an laquer and can be used below the water line. Make sure you prep it according to the directions and don't rush the process,make sure surface is clean and dry before each step. Not a difficult process but the prep is what gives you the best overall results.

lawn psycho · 05-04-2011, 09:36 AM

bigdog, if you want it to last make sure you do a really good prep. Get some 320 and 400 grit wetordry sandpaper and sand it down wet.

Once you get all the sanding done, get a rag and wipe everything down with laquer thinner and keep your fingers off the surface.

You can use the Rustoleum but this is one place where you get what you pay for. I'd go with the $40/quart.

Many thin layers (as in 4-5) is better than one heavy coat. This is the key to avoiding the chipping and flaking.

05-04-2011, 07:23 AM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Duplicolor Thanks NHBUOY. Looks like this option is much more wallet friendly. Maybe this year we will get to paint our new to us, old canoe. She's kinda ugly right now.

05-04-2011, 08:11 AM	#2
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Boat paint suggestions? To NHBUOY.... is the "Duplicolor" an enamal paint? Also, will this be affected by being in the water, and possibly peel or flake? Only want to do this paint job one time, and be done. And definitely, don't want to have to repaint next year b/c paint failed. Thanks, BD

05-04-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,169 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Lowe's-Gilford has a small rack of Rustoleum boat paint and primer, designed for boats, above and below the waterline. It costs about 12-dollars/quart and can go on with a 4" roller and small brush just like regular paint. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

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05-04-2011, 09:36 AM	#4
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 950 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	The Dupli-Color base coat/clear coat products are an laquer and can be used below the water line. Make sure you prep it according to the directions and don't rush the process,make sure surface is clean and dry before each step. Not a difficult process but the prep is what gives you the best overall results.

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05-04-2011, 09:36 AM	#5
lawn psycho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the move... Posts: 987 Thanks: 113 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts	bigdog, if you want it to last make sure you do a really good prep. Get some 320 and 400 grit wetordry sandpaper and sand it down wet. Once you get all the sanding done, get a rag and wipe everything down with laquer thinner and keep your fingers off the surface. You can use the Rustoleum but this is one place where you get what you pay for. I'd go with the $40/quart. Many thin layers (as in 4-5) is better than one heavy coat. This is the key to avoiding the chipping and flaking.