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EmmyC
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Topic: Repainting an old GRP boat Posted: 29 Nov 19 at 3:04pm |
I have a nice old GRP Solo that I’d like to (cosmetically) spruce up before I sail it a bit next year and decide whether I want to stick with the class. Any recommendations r.e paint for the floor in particular? Brands/types/tips would be much appreciated!
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 19 at 3:24pm |
Painting GRP boats overall is a bit problematic, in that the most effective paints are viciously expensive and unpleasant to handle. However if you only want to do the floor I've found International Interdeck to be surprisingly durable and straightforward to handle.
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Sussex Lad
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 19 at 6:45pm |
for the outside the international 2 packs are very durable if you use the primer but add a bit of weight.
I've used interdeck with good results. The grey looks very smart. It's very non slip i.e. quite abrasive. |
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piglet
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 19 at 9:58pm |
Nooooo, don't paint a GRP boat. Once it's painted it will always have to be repainted. And unless it's sprayed it looks kak. imo
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ColPrice2002
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 19 at 6:01pm |
Sorry to be late...
I painted my old grp Solo :- Using a conventional paint (International), brush painted using about 4% flow modifier (IIRC Thinner 333 - I suspect that isn't available now!) Reasonably good finish, but you will need to sand the gelcoat all over, then degrease to get good adhesion. It may also be worth using a grp primer. Colin |
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 19 at 8:21am |
I've painted many, using most of the ideas from above, but in the end came to the conclusion that it took away one of the few advantages of GRP over wood - maintaining the thing. Scratched paint on GRP looks far worse than a battle wound.
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Do Different
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 19 at 11:29am |
I've known people liven up faded gel coat with cutting and polishing compounds.
There is no way back after painting anything, houses, boats, all a very last and reluctant resort to my mind.
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