ABOUT US
|
SITE MAP
|
SEARCH TIPS
|
HOME
A professionally-sprayed two-part linear polyurethane paint job can′t be beat, but only if you choose the right surfaces, the right colors, and the right preparation methods. 3 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, April 2002]
An argument for using semi-gloss acrylic latex paint, with a painting schedule for new surfaces.
[Dave Carnell's Boatbuilding Page, USA]
Why you might want to paint over your gelcoat, how to choose color, and what the stages of the actual job are. Interesting advice on how to select a painter and write up a contract or work order.
[Yachtsurvey.com]
Painting old gelcoat is not difficult but requires good surface preparation and two-person application. 3 pages with photos and a sidebar on adding stenciled lettering.
[Sail Magazine, April 2002]
Grab bag of facts and commentary on how to paint fiberglass topsides and what paints and equipment to use. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Thorough and up-to-date manual for boat painting projects. Covers virtually all parts of the boat and all materials. Filled with tips for painting and choosing paints. Downloadable in English, French or Spanish.
[International Paint Inc., Union, NJ, USA]
How to apply polyurethane paint to your topsides yourself, potentially saving big money.
[SailNet, 9 January 2001]
How to grind off cracked gelcoat, roll on new gelcoat, sand and fair, and then protect with modern a paint system. Doing it yourself can save a lot. 6 pages with photos and diagrams.
[Sail Magazine, April 2001]
Advice from professional painters to the do-it-yourself hull painter, with an emphasis on removing, filling, fairing, and sanding before painting. 4 pages with photos and a list of paint sources.
[Cruising World, April 2002]
How to keep your gelcoat from deteriorating, including rinsing, cleaning, removing organic, waterline, and rust stains, waxing and polishing, and removing names and graphics. Includes contents of authors′ fiberglass cleaning kit.
[SailNet, 8 March 2002]
Anchors, chain, winch handles, harbormasters′ boots - they inevitably knock off paint.
Geoff Payne
My Resources
My Boats
