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Bottom Paint Choice? 14 years 6 months ago #9032

I am restoring my 1959 Fiberglide runabout and I am repainting the topside with a coat of Imron, but I want to use a roll on bottom paint for the hull.

Can anyone recommend an easy to use roll on bottom paint that will self level and stand up to trailering?
I would prefer not to spend a ransom on the paint, but I would like it last more than a couple seasons!

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The Scottsman
Scottish by birth, American by law,
Texan by the grace of God.

Re:Bottom Paint Choice? 14 years 6 months ago #9054

I didn't use a roller, but I have used Interlux VC Performance Epoxy. It is relatively easy to put on and is sandable when done. I used it on the hull of my Tomahawk and sanded it down to 1200. It looks like gel coat.

Are you doing the Imiron yourself or are you having it done? I would love to do that to the topside of the Tomahawk. I won't spray myself because of asthma, so I would have to have someone do it.

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Todd (aka thetudor)
1964 Custom Craft Aqua Ray
1959 Glastron Seaflite
1959 Tomahawk Spirit

Re:Bottom Paint Choice? 14 years 6 months ago #9162

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DO NOT SPRAY IMRON without a respirator, it'll kill you. Don't even try it outdoors. The catalized urethane is nasty, it'll cure in your lungs.
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Re:Bottom Paint Choice? 14 years 6 months ago #9163

Correction: Without a Fresh Air Respirator. Cartridge masks don't protect you from catalyzed urethanes.

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