Bottom Paint, Gel Coat, and Marine Paint Supplies
Answers to the How To's for Boat Painting and Repair
How to Apply Bottom Paint to Bare Fiberglass
How to Apply Bottom Paint to an Aluminum Boat.
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How to Apply Bottom Paint Over Existing Bottom Paint
Do I need a reducer for bottom paint?
Reducers help the paint to dry faster or slower, depending upon the reducer you use. There is a warm weather reducer that makes it dry slower, and a cool weather reducer that make it dry faster.
Generally speaking, reducers should only be used in extreme weather conditions, or to thin the paint for a spray application.
Here is the link to reducers for bottom paint.
If the boat is taken down to gelcoat, is primer needed when applying bottom paint?
Primer is not necessary. However, if you use Tuff Stuff on the bare fiberglass, it will provide protection against blisters and any moisture. It will also improve adhesion to the hull. Tuff stuff will last for many years. It cannot be applied over paint, it must be applied on gel coat (bare fiberglass). It only needs to be applied once, while bottom paint should be applied every season or two depending on your conditions.
If you decide to use Tuff Stuff, here is the link. You should apply two coats.
What bottom paint can go over polyethylene?
You should sand the boat with a 60 grit sandpaper, then wash it off with S-80 Cleaner and Dewaxer. After it is cleaned, you should apply 1-2 coats of 1277 barrier coat primer. Let it dry overnight and then apply the Sea Hawk antifouling paint of your choice.
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