Re: 1987 Sea Sprite 225 SSB transom re build.
I spent some time this evening conversing with Yacht Doctor on the subject of Mixing a urethane based hardener with an alkyd oil based paint. Before I painted my boat with Rustoleum and Valspar Hardener I did extensive research on the subject. I contacted Rustoleum, & Researched their site, I contacted Valspar, researched their site. Did extensive WEB research on the subject and it was my belief based on this research that this was a good and acceptable method for obtaining a durable inexpensive paint surface for my boat. I used it with success. I have since passed this acquired knowledge onto the people on this forum. Yacht Doctor's research with Rustoleum seems to indicate that they do NOT recommend adding this hardener to their product. Due to this fact I will no longer be making this recommendation. I will however state that Valspar DOES have an Alkyd Oil Based Paint and DOES have a Recommended hardener additive. By all that I can see their product is very similar to the Rustoleum product but I am NOT a Chemist and do not work for or represent either of these companies. I can only report what my research tells me. I used Rustoleum and the Valspar Hardener and the Acme Finish 1 Hardener. I have had good results. Have not observed any adverse affects from using the additive with the paint. Your results may be different than mine. In the future I will be using Valspars Oil based enamel and their hardener to ensure total comapatibility. Product is readily available at Tractor Supply, Inc. Stores. I apologize if anyone on iBoats feels that I have passed on improper or incorrect information.
So now you have me rethinking all this??? I called mylocal TSC and YES he has the majic tractor and implement enamel and the Majic hardener, cheaper too than what I payed at HD, Maybe Ill take this back and go with your recommendation!
