Wanting 2 paint my small boat 4 cheap ill be doing it myself at home is 2 pac epoxy paint my only option ? Anyone painted a boat with enamel before or somthing similar. pros cons of doing so ? Any helpfull info please
martin11,
Jul 23, 7:41am
Had a plywood boat years ago and just used exterior house paint put on with a roller .
elect70,
Jul 23, 9:38am
Yep 2 pot epoxy is only way to go & prep is important 100% dry & clean be it ply or fglass , Dont muck about once mixed brush or roll it on somewhere cool or it starts to harden .
bman68,
Jul 23, 2:12pm
Do people not spray on 2 part epoxy paint ?
tony9,
Jul 23, 2:17pm
Have a look at International Paints Toplac. Bloody brilliant as long as you follow instructions.
Single pack and easy to apply.
rob_man,
Jul 23, 2:18pm
This will work perfectly as long as you use an oil based product and prepare it properly. Epiglass used to make a marine enamel which was pretty much the same as house paint. If you feel the need to go with 2 pack material you can use any automotive 2k material quite successfully, you can even roll it on if you want. Once again, preparation is paramount, a coat of paint is only as good as its substrate.
newtec1,
Jul 23, 3:20pm
No you can roll it on with excellent results. It is designed to flow out to a smooth finish,unlike other paints which dry to the finish you leave them,brush, roller etc.
newtec1,
Jul 23, 3:31pm
No don't waste your time and money on two pot epoxy. it is an excellent finish if prepped correctly,but mostly used on a top end finish project,not low end runabouts.You can get an excellent finish with International Toplac product. A single can application which give an excellent finish and is harder than house paint.Don't waste you time and money on a two pot, it's not only expensive but there is no guarantee it will cure correctly if conditions are not right.It doesn't dry like normal paints but creates a reaction when mixed and take about 8 hours to cure.You may apply it to look perfect,smooth and shiny,but if humidity or temp is not right you will come back next morning to find it has a flat finish.Toplac is the way to go with the right undercoat to match.
newtec1,
Jul 23, 3:32pm
100 ++++++
rodeorunch,
Jul 24, 12:14am
Years ago I painted a small boat with water base house exterior House paint never fell of . I think it was pure luck that it stayed on the boat.
elect70,
Jul 24, 9:15am
Also depends on where you launch , if boat ramps then basic oil based probably Ok but if using it at beach the 2 pak expoxy sets like concrete hard as nails & will last for decades properly applied . Nice & glossy as well
bman68,
Jul 24, 12:57pm
Thanks for all the help guys. Would you recommend using a primer or will it be sweet 2 spray over a well prepped area ? Think im gonna use a 1 part oil base / enamel cheers
tony9,
Jul 24, 3:26pm
If you go with TopLac, you will use Pre-Kote. You will get a great finish, but brush or roller is easier than spray.
newtec1,
Jul 24, 4:40pm
Yep that's the way to go,roller will give an excellent finish with the right sleeve.
666steve,
Jul 24, 5:30pm
What is it going over?
Old paint?
Timber?
Fibreglass?
bman68,
Jul 25, 2:07am
Old paint
666steve,
Jul 25, 1:30pm
You can only apply epoxy over old epoxy. If you have a single pack enamel on there already then you can only put enamel over it. Epoxy won't stick.
briantamaki-god,
Nov 7, 12:16pm
i used 2 pot reaction lacquer on my figlass boat 15 years still looks like new
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