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Deano
United Kingdom
1843 Posts |
 Posted - 05 Oct 2014 : 10:44:16
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International Paints make a small booklet that has a HUGE amount of valuable information in... get hold of a copy from any good chandlers. It may even be available online.
It is heavily influenced by their own brands of course, but much of the information is generic.
The best and longest lasting paint is 2-pack. It sets by a chemical reaction. It is almost impossible to spray without professional equipment. (It will kill you!) But with care can be applied by quality roller to an exceptional finish. Oddly, it is also the most expensive. 2-Pack CAN NOT be applied over normal paint.
I did the topsides of my old Freeman with International 2-pack and they still look good 10 years on. The hull was done with International Toplac and has had to be refreshed twice... but it covers the scratches well!!!
Preperation is every thing.........the quality of the paint will determine how long it will last before repainting.
Any of the main players in the marine market will be similar.... I'm not sure I would use B&Q paint..... but there are less expensive marine enamels available, other than International and Blakes.
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
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Stripped old paint
