How do i find out what type of paint our boat has on it?

Family man

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Hello there, just bought a new to us, 1985 Marlin 16' boat, that its in need of
a new paint job, but need some expert
advice or help, how do i find out what
type of paint my boat has on it now? It looks like its just fiberglass color on it,
since where the previous owner made
a cut out for the stereo looks the same
color in the raw edges of the cut out,
just not sure where to start, this is my very first boat project and want to
make as fewer mistakes as possible,
thanking you in advance for any advice Family man.
 

tpenfield

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Re: How do i find out what type of paint our boat has on it?

Welcome to iBoats . . .

Do you know that the boat is painted? Most fiberglass boats are not painted, except for bottom paint . . .

Got some pictures to share? That may help with feedback, etc.
 

Family man

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Re: How do i find out what type of paint our boat has on it?

Thanks tpenfield for you fast responce, i really apreciated, i am not sure if that boat has been painted , i will get some pictures of the boat and as soonest as i learn how to upload them, i ll post a few, good idea thanks again.
 

Grub54891

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Re: How do i find out what type of paint our boat has on it?

More than likely it's gelcoat from factory. If it's faded,chalky,many times it can be compounded/buffed back to a nice shine.show us the pics!
 

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Re: How do i find out what type of paint our boat has on it?

Thanks tpenfield for you fast responce, i really apreciated, i am not sure if that boat has been painted , i will get some pictures of the boat and as soonest as i learn how to upload them, i ll post a few, good idea thanks again.

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,... Picture postin' instructions are in Here...
 
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