Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

[gtochris]

Before and after.

I'm using this Pette Ultima Eco white ivory. Boat is going in a fresh water lake. My father and a few others are saying do a 3rd coat, the can says 2-3.... Should I do that 3rd coat?

The 2nd really covered well.... Is too much a bad thing? Should I save the rest for touchup?

Thanks.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

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Before and after.

I'm using this Pette Ultima Eco white ivory. Boat is going in a fresh water lake. My father and a few others are saying do a 3rd coat, the can says 2-3.... Should I do that 3rd coat?

The 2nd really covered well.... Is too much a bad thing? Should I save the rest for touchup?

Thanks.

Ayuh,.... Donno why yer even bottom paintin' it at All,...

Freshwater scum usually just washes off, unlike Saltwater critters...

 

[gtochris]

Re: Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

Ayuh,.... Donno why yer even bottom paintin' it at All,...

Freshwater scum usually just washes off, unlike Saltwater critters...

Ayuh.... she came wit beat up bottom paint on her and she has blisters that I repaired so I needed a barrier coat.

 

[Prophammer]

Re: Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

If you don't mind me changing the subject, how'd you get it so clean?

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

As few bottom paint coats is better than loading it up.

YD.

 

[gtochris]

Re: Is Less bottom paint a good thing rather more?

If you don't mind me changing the subject, how'd you get it so clean?

I scrubbed for about two years after pulling the boat- used slimy grimy, and a really strong power washer which took off most of the paint. The bow area which rides out of the water when going fast was the hardest and never came off. I then sanded the entire thing with 80 grit prior to painting.