Hey guys,
I am getting prepared to paint my boat with anti-fouling paint for the first time and want to make sure I'm doing everything correct. Boat is an 18' 2004 Maxum SR3 1800. I will be keeping it at a slip in the bay this year instead of towing. Current paint is factory paint that it came with that is in great condition, it has never been painted that I know of and primarily been used in ponds up till last year. I am planning on using Interlux Micron CSC. Do I need a primer as well, or can I just lightly sand the current finish to remove gloss coat and then put the bottom pain on. Also, reading that I should only need 2 quarts of Micron paint for coverage on an 18' boat...is that pretty accurate or am I better off just grabbing a gallon?
Thanks!
I am getting prepared to paint my boat with anti-fouling paint for the first time and want to make sure I'm doing everything correct. Boat is an 18' 2004 Maxum SR3 1800. I will be keeping it at a slip in the bay this year instead of towing. Current paint is factory paint that it came with that is in great condition, it has never been painted that I know of and primarily been used in ponds up till last year. I am planning on using Interlux Micron CSC. Do I need a primer as well, or can I just lightly sand the current finish to remove gloss coat and then put the bottom pain on. Also, reading that I should only need 2 quarts of Micron paint for coverage on an 18' boat...is that pretty accurate or am I better off just grabbing a gallon?
Thanks!