Looking at pulling my boat out in October for for a bottom clean and antifoul. Also considering repainting topsides up to toelrail while it's out.

Can anyone recommend/info/feedback on previous experiences using roller/brush technique or a tradesman.

Boat is located in mandurah however moving to the river in October so have a few options for hardstands. Mandurah boat lifters/Henderson boat lifters.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Justin

Excuse the bad picture

whiteout said...





I used an international "Toplac" single pac paint applied with a roller and tipped with a brush with excellent results. check the web site for details sand the gelcoat and simply follow the instructions.

Looks great whiteout!

Iv been reading up a lot and watching plenty of videos, using a roller and tipping it with a brush looks like the best way to achieve a great result!

Rolling gets great results but no short cuts with primer and undercoats. International is great paint.
Make sure you tape off or else youll end up with paint on winches etc like the moron previous owner did with mine

Okay, since we are talking about painting a yacht, can someone explain to me Paint vs Gelcoat polish? I keep seeing references to shipwrights giving owners who paint their boat the proverbial slap over the wrist.

When do you choose to run a gelcoat polish and when do you choose to paint?

I assume once you choose to paint that's it, you can't go back your committed to painting it. Does paint require more work in the long run?

In my opinion, topside painting is best left to someone who know what they are doing and has all of the right gear.

Ok, before everyone jumps on me about price, I am of the firm belief that you get what you pay for.

I did a lot of the initial sanding, back to where the shipwright/boatbuilder/painter took over. Long boarding is not my idea of fun, again top coat is only as good as the base.

Mine, water line to gunwale is painted in Awlcraft 2000 with 5 coats of clear , cabin tops etc in International Perfection with 3 coats of clear.

Clear has the benefit of protecting the colour from minor scratches, easier to buff and clean.

I have no complaints about the dollars ..... partly as the Awlcraft is a "one off" colour .......... but finish, absolutely stunning and hoping dont have to do it again for long time

The local International people were involved for the entire process ..... their input, invaluable.