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Old June 7th, 2009, 09:17 PM
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Hi I'm new to this forum, but I see there are a lot of experienced folks here. Lots of knowledge. I am refurbishing a 27 year old, 16 ft Sea Nymph fishing boat. I am at the point where I want to re-paint the interor aluminum before putting the carpeting down. It is already painted a very light grey. I want to come close to the same color which should not be a problem, but I am at a loss as to how to paint it. I have read that just spray can as would work and I have also seen where it can be brushed. I just want a nice job with out any brush maks or over spray areas. Any and all help here would be appreciated. Thanks....Dennis
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Old June 7th, 2009, 09:22 PM
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Welcome to iboats!

Do a search for "roll and tip" and I bet that will answer the problems. You roll on the paint and use a brush to level out bubbles.

The results are in the prep. No need to strip the old paint ....just scuff it up.
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Bob....Thanks for the tip. Boat came out great. Dennis
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Nothing says THANKS like a pic of what ya achieved!

hint.hint.hint!
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