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joe85000
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Paint

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Post by joe85000 »

Southeast Louisiana guy new to the forum working on a 24-28' project. I need some help to get the best primer/paint for my boat. I know all about the prep just needing the best brand to stand against the South Louisiana sun and salt.
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Tfitz
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Re: Paint

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The best thing you can do for aluminum is have no paint at all!
joe85000
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Re: Paint

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Understood but still want to paint it a light grey with seadek on the inside
joe85000
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Re: Paint

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Went from 24 to 28' 3"
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Crowsridge
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Re: Paint

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I like it! But Im in the same paint question for my build as you.
joe85000
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Re: Paint

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Hoping someone can help us out!!! I have been looking at Alexseal. A local boat builder uses it to paint their builds.
ReelSong
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Re: Paint

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I know most agree that your better off to not paint, but to each his own,I LIKE PAINT. The following pictures is at 4 years old, being Moored 6 months out of the year, being used as a commercial boat and charter boat. With a little care, paint can last a long time. I sand with 120 scotch bright , wash with alluma brite and a fairly week solution, let dry then I use a Dupont product called metal loc, its an epoxy primer coat, wait one hour then base coat, color coat, clear coat, all wet on wet. Thats my 2 cents
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Re: Paint

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Sorry, here's picture
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joe85000
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Re: Paint

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Thanks that is the kind of info I am looking for!
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