I have a 1990 Volvo Duoprop for 3 years. I boat in Lake Erie, Ohio. I have had to paint my outdrive every year. I pressure wash at the end of the season. In the spring, I wet sand with detergent water,rinse,Zinc chromate prime (1 can), and finish coat (1 can)with Tempo products from West Marine. Shouldn't a paint job last for more than one season? The directions on the spray can say nothing about drying time. how long should I wait between primer and finish coat? How long should I wait between multiple finish coats? How long should it dry before lanuching the boat? When I pulled the boat last fall, the primer was intact, but most of the finish coat was warn away, not flaked or peeling, just worn off. How many finish coats?<br />I have searched the forums and follow the general guideline given. Any suggestions to imnprove paint life. I am tired of pulling the outdrive and all the prep work.<br />Thanks<br />Mwzoro@aol.com
