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When i apply the epoxy primer to my 12' fiberglass tri hull what type of paint can i get away with using as a topcoat? i do not need antifouling paint. What is the cheapest type of paint i can use and still make it look decent?
 
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What brand of primer R U using? I would call them and ask them what paint is recommended.
 
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Be certain to read the label. "most" epoxy primer's need to be top coated within 24 hours or the top coat may not properly adhere.
 
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Not knowing your project.

Do you need a primer?

Two part epoxy primer and then cheap paint?

Most paints don't need a primer when bonding to gel coat, a sanding primer does help to hide all of the minor defects in the surface though.

There are lots of choices on a low cost easy to apply paint for a 12' FG boat that don't involve a pricy primer.
 
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Not knowing your project.

Do you need a primer?

Two part epoxy primer and then cheap paint?

Most paints don't need a primer when bonding to gel coat, a sanding primer does help to hide all of the minor defects in the surface though.

There are lots of choices on a low cost easy to apply paint for a 12' FG boat that don't involve a pricy primer.
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Well i've already bought the primer. its an older boat thats bare fiber glass and has been sitting in the elements for a while so i wanted to make sure it at least had a good primer seal. It does say to topcoat it while its tacky. I'm not neccassarily looking for a cheap top coat i just wanna know if i can use something they sale at lowes or home depot instead of waiting another week by ordering a top coat online.
 
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NEW NAUTICAL COATINGS, INC. 14805 49th Street North ? Clearwater, FL 33762 ? 800.528.0997 ? 727.523.8053 ? FAX 727.523.7325

They have an 800 number. Call them and ask them about using Rustoleum Premium Industrial Oil based paint.



Sold @ Lowes. Less than $30 for a Gallon. Lot's of guys on here use it on their boats. If they say YES then I'd go for it.
 
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Woodonglass said:
NEW NAUTICAL COATINGS, INC. 14805 49th Street North ? Clearwater, FL 33762 ? 800.528.0997 ? 727.523.8053 ? FAX 727.523.7325

They have an 800 number. Call them and ask them about using Rustoleum Premium Industrial Oil based paint.



Sold @ Lowes. Less than $30 for a Gallon. Lot's of guys on here use it on their boats. If they say YES then I'd go for it.
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thanks alot!
 
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I'm not neccassarily looking for a cheap top coat i just wanna know if i can use something they sale at lowes or home depot
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Ayuh,.... So longs as it's compatable with yer primer,...
Good Ole Rustoleum industrial enamel is Great paint...
 
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bLaZe0023 said:
Sea Hawk "tuff stuff" two part epoxy primer.
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Tuff stuff is sold mainly for a bottom "barrier" system..

That stuff goes on like melted marshmellows..so warning to ya. ( thin it ).

Im a certified applicator for Sea Hawk.

Im sure your going to end up sanding it before the topcoat.

GL.

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Tuff stuff is sold mainly for a bottom "barrier" system..

That stuff goes on like melted marshmellows..so warning to ya. ( thin it ).

Im a certified applicator for Sea Hawk.

Im sure your going to end up sanding it before the topcoat.

GL.

YD.
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Thank you for the heads up! Since you are certified i can ask you... because their offices are closed. Will using that oil-based rustoleum enamel have any repercussions?
 
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I have no idea... Never used rustoleum before..

Bond-o would be more able to help.

I can tell you this though..you will not be able to topcoat without sanding first.

YD.
 
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Yacht Dr. said:
I have no idea... Never used rustoleum before..

Bond-o would be more able to help.

I can tell you this though..you will not be able to topcoat without sanding first.

YD.
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Donno,... Never seen this primer stuff you guys are talkin' 'bout....

Read the specs on the links Woodonglass posted...

Rustoleum will stick to about Any hard dry surface,...
Donno about epoxy as it's kickin' off....
 
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Donno,... Never seen this primer stuff you guys are talkin' 'bout....

Read the specs on the links Woodonglass posted...

Rustoleum will stick to about Any hard dry surface,...
Donno about epoxy as it's kickin' off....
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Ok well thank you guys anyways... I'll post pics and let you know how it goes!
 
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Ok well thank you guys anyways... I'll post pics and let you know how it goes!
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So you plan on going with the rusto ? or did you choose something else ?

Kinda frustrating when peeps ask for help ..then in the end the response is " thanks anyways..ill post pics when im done " kinda thing.

YD.

PS. Dont mind me..Ive been down with the flu for a week now..kinda edgy :) .
 
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Yacht Dr. said:
YD.

PS. Dont mind me..Ive been down with the flu for a week now..kinda edgy :) .
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I just got better in the last couple of days, went to Hawaii for week and a day after I got back I was down for about a week with the flu..no shot this year.
 
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YD, Ondarvr,

Sorry to hear about the FLU Bug. Get Better SOON!
I plan on following up with NNCI on Monday to see if RUSTY will work. I AM the curious type.
 
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Yacht Dr. said:
So you plan on going with the rusto ? or did you choose something else ?

Kinda frustrating when peeps ask for help ..then in the end the response is " thanks anyways..ill post pics when im done " kinda thing.

YD.

PS. Dont mind me..Ive been down with the flu for a week now..kinda edgy :) .
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My apologiez! i thought when i said "I'll let you know how it goes" it was kind of implied that i would be using the Rusto-o. I applied two coats of the Primer it went on fairly well without thinning it. Although i was only able to cover "below the water-line". I will apply the Rusto-o tomorrow after a lil scuff scuff with the sand paper! So stay tuned!



I am attaching pics of when i first started sanding and then the coats of primer.
 
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