Topside painting????

Tuna Meltdown · 05-16-2007, 12:25 PM

Hey guys I got a question. I own a 2001 20' seacraft and I am thinking about painting the topsides (Gunwales, and deck/hatches). The factory white with all the stains through out the years is looking pretty tough. I would like to mabey repaint it with a primer grey type paint to reduce glare and I think it will clean up better than the existing white is now. Just wanted to know what the prep work would entail (if any) and what kind of paint you guys would recomend. Is this worth my while or should I just live with the ugly stains?
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Dan Stewart
Tuna Meltdown
20' Seacraft

jfishin · 05-17-2007, 02:58 AM

Dan,
Have done five boats in last two years and although abit more costly AWLGRIP or AWLCRAFT 2000 is the way to go. Prep is everything and follow the directions from the manufacture and you won't be sorry. The finish turns out great. If you want more details PM me.

boatslave · 06-03-2007, 07:58 PM

it,s all about the prep.awlgrip is good stuff you could spray or roll and tip i like to spray it.nothing sticks to it!very easy to clean.its all on the can or web site good luck!

05-16-2007, 12:25 PM	#1
Tuna Meltdown Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 724 Credits: 7,341.2 Boat: 25' SeaCraft Twin 200 optimaxes Home Port: Marina Bay Quincy MA Best Catch: 700# Bluefin Tuna Occupation: Construction Manager	Topside painting???? Hey guys I got a question. I own a 2001 20' seacraft and I am thinking about painting the topsides (Gunwales, and deck/hatches). The factory white with all the stains through out the years is looking pretty tough. I would like to mabey repaint it with a primer grey type paint to reduce glare and I think it will clean up better than the existing white is now. Just wanted to know what the prep work would entail (if any) and what kind of paint you guys would recomend. Is this worth my while or should I just live with the ugly stains? __________________ Dan Stewart Tuna Meltdown 20' Seacraft __________________ Dan Stewart Tuna Meltdown 25' SeaCraft

05-17-2007, 02:58 AM	#2
jfishin Sail boats suck Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5 Credits: 1,284.0	refinish job Dan, Have done five boats in last two years and although abit more costly AWLGRIP or AWLCRAFT 2000 is the way to go. Prep is everything and follow the directions from the manufacture and you won't be sorry. The finish turns out great. If you want more details PM me.

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06-03-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
boatslave Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 21 Credits: 1,215.8	it,s all about the prep.awlgrip is good stuff you could spray or roll and tip i like to spray it.nothing sticks to it!very easy to clean.its all on the can or web site good luck!