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Old July 3rd, 2009, 05:47 PM
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Default expoxy paint on the bottom of aluminum boat

I am considering painting just the bottom of my boat an expoxy based paint - anyone else try this - I want a little more durability on the bottom for obvious reasons.

Rusteolum makes an expoxy for refinishing bathtubs - I have tried this on the bathtub and it is rock solid material.

Any ideas or comments? Maybe there is a better idea?
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Old July 3rd, 2009, 07:10 PM
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Default Re: expoxy paint on the bottom of aluminum boat

Here is a restoration thread where the guy painted the bottom of his Lund. Looks very nice. Used Interprotect 2000E by Interlux

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=320389

Good luck. Please show some pics and tell how it went. I'm looking for a 18 ft Lund and considering painting the bottom even though no original.

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Old July 3rd, 2009, 09:18 PM
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Default Re: expoxy paint on the bottom of aluminum boat

Plenty of threads like this in there.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=58612

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Old July 3rd, 2009, 11:50 PM
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Default Re: expoxy paint on the bottom of aluminum boat

Geedub the only problem I can see is that cast iron tubs dont flex at all but Aluminum boats do.


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Default Re: expoxy paint on the bottom of aluminum boat

I would just use good grade marine epoxy paint and etch it well before applying...
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