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dscribner

dscribner

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I'll be painting my deck this spring. I just bought Kiwigrip for the non-skid but I'm not sure how to handle the rest of it. It will have to be a one part since I don't know what the PO used before. Other than that, is it as simple as using a standard topsides paint and adding deglosser? Or do you just use it straight?
 
RichH

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Just my opinion - your boat has 'grey' non-skid which is pretty ideal for less 'glare' and sun reflection. The amount of gloss on relatively little surface area outside of the non-skid wont make much difference. Gloss paint is easier to clean.

Just another opinion - single part paints on decks and flat surfaces in full exposure to the sun dont last that long before they become 'chalky' and sun damaged. I suggest you consider a 2 part urethane for this application --- as such are 'harder', impervious to chemicals / staining, and less subject to abrasion than a single part.

For 2-part paints, they do have a high learning curve to assure a 'decent' flat surface ... do websearch for "Don Casey + 2 part paint + topsides" for some good advice .... using a flat glass plate to insure the proper amount of thinner to arrive at a 'dazzling' flat surface almost to the appearance of a sprayed on finish.

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Bob J.

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Take a rag & really soak it with acetone. Put the rag on your deck & tape a plastic bag around it. 24 hours later take the bag off & rub. If the existing paint was bubbled or begins to comes off, it is one part paint.

Check w/ the tech guys at Interlux, they are a great resource for figuring stuff like this out.
 
dscribner

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Misfits,

Thanks, I hadn't heard about that. I'll give it a try. I'f LIKE to use 2 part, for the very reasons that Rich gave but if my paints won't play nice . . .

Looking forward to start it.
 
Bob J.

Bob J.

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On my Sabre there is very little area other than the cabin sides & cockpit bulkheads that is not non-skid. I suspect your Lancer is the same. So if the paint is one part, it shouldn't take too much effort to remove it. Just something else to consider.
 
Anonymous 121765

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I did my deck a few years ago with Supermarine epoxy paint.
So far it's "Bullit Proof".

My neighbor used Interlux I believe done in a boatyard 4 years ago.
He tells me it's not holding up well. Could be the brand or application or mixing.


I applied mine with roller, & tip-n-brush. I did pay attention to the prep work.
It takes alittle to develope the best method but the curve is short. Start on a small area first I would suggest.


Here's their site: http://www.topsecretcoatings.com/

Also some pics on my finished job, all while at my dock.

CR
 

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Nov 23, 2011
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Nice job captnron!
It pays to pay attention to the preparation.
Sadly on my boat someone just got the paint out and went at it. It's flaking off ware it was applied over the dirt... The other spots are so thin you can see the other color coming through.
I'm planing a full hull and top strip and repaint this spring.
Thanks for the link.
 

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