gel coat vs. paint - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum
2009年11月3日 · Good gel coat well maintained should last at least 25 to 30 years. A good 2 part LP paint job should last 10 to 11 years. The initial gel coat is thick, but at some point UV damage occurs. When cracking you probably will be better off having the hull repaired, and then LPed. But a good prep job is much of the cost.
Boating and Fishing Forum - Hull maxx - clear bottom paint - The …
2022年9月10日 · 07-26-2022 08:32 AM. If you have questions about the product call. Nasco Marine and speak to Ron or Greg. You could also reach out to Brian Gonzales with Center Consoles Only who has vast knowledge of Hull Maxx. We’re applying some today in Martin County, it’s definitely a game changer in the bottom paint world.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Average cost to …
Design59. 02-15-2022 01:19 PM. Boats in the 28'-32' range I generally budget 10-12k for a full hullside repaint at a quality shop. These are almost new warranty jobs, so paying for high quality results. These were pre-covid, so cost and timeline have likely gone up. And if you are looking for more pedestrian quality job you will save some.
Bottom Painting a Boat on a Trailer - The Hull Truth
2012年2月21日 · 2) Lift the tongue way up, put blocks under the bow, & lower trailer. 3) Paint between the gap in the front part of the bunks. Part of the bunk is still in contact with boat. 4) Undo step #2 - lift tongue up, remove blocking, lower trailer tongue back down.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Bottom Paint pricing …
Bottom Paint pricing 2022. Just got the price list for spring commissioning. I feel like this is a bit overkill, but wanted a sanity check: $31.95/ft recoat on trailer. $199 extra to paint trim tabs. $140 extra to paint engine bullet and trim bracket. My boat is already bottom painted, so no first time paint prep work required.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - bottom paint in the …
04-29-2011 11:00 PM. Painting a previosly painted bottom can be a tough call at times, especially if you don't know what you have on there. Not all paints are compatible with each other just like you can't use lacquer over enamel paint. Even paint made by the same manufacturer can be …
Boating and Fishing Forum - White Bottom Paint... - The Hull Truth
01-29-2015 09:11 AM. Ive got petit vivid white on my boat and love it. It is a good color match for a white hull if bottom is clean from a few feet away its hard to tell its bottom painted. My canal doesnt get a lot of growth during winter just the summer. Also I noticed a 1-2mph difference in speed after application.
Interior boat Paint Job - HELP! - HELP! - The Hull Truth
2009年2月1日 · Interior is better than gelcoat with wax added simply because it is formulated to be interior gel. It dries faster, glossier and its more resistant to dirt. Re: Interior boat Paint Job - HELP! 250 Osprey - 2/1/2009 3:14 PM Just use cheap, white, "exterior" gel …
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - roll and tip/paint
2005年3月5日 · RE: roll and tip/paint. Roll and tip is a technique for applying paint as smoothly as possible without spraying, one person uses a very short nap roller, applying paint with up and down motions, again as thin as possible but with 80% or better coverage, the next person comes right behind and "tips" the paint with a side to side motion, using a ...
New type of bottom paint - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing …
2023年11月11日 · 1. Forum Jump. The Boating Forum - New type of bottom paint - One of my distributors was telling me about this. I'm not a bottom paint guy, but did run a marina for a decade and had my share of bottom paint education. This is a new Idea, Silicone based, in the concept that it's more like Prop speed for the entire bottom. I know they.