Hello!
I have a 15 foot fibreglass runabout which I am wanting to paint completely. I have purchased some Hempel 2pak polyurethane boat paint, both the top coat and epoxy primer.
I have also been reading through these forums about the roll and tip method of painting as well as the spraying method. I have access to a safe area to spray the boat as well as appropriate respirator etc. I do not however have the air compressor or gun and have never sprayed before.
I need to do the entire boat, underneith as well as sides etc. I guess I feel confident enough to try to roll and tip the underneith of the boat and sides, what worries me is the inside parts of the boat, the dash, splashwell and spots where using a roller is going to be very difficult. I want a good finish and I really dont want to have brush marks all over the place.
Spraying is not easy and there is a fair cost involved in getting a big enough compressor and decent spray gun to do the job. Can those with experience in the roll and tip method offer any advice on whether spraying is worth the extra investment??? Is the roll and tip method that simple? and can it be used in areas where a roller is not accessible?
Cheers
I have a 15 foot fibreglass runabout which I am wanting to paint completely. I have purchased some Hempel 2pak polyurethane boat paint, both the top coat and epoxy primer.
I have also been reading through these forums about the roll and tip method of painting as well as the spraying method. I have access to a safe area to spray the boat as well as appropriate respirator etc. I do not however have the air compressor or gun and have never sprayed before.
I need to do the entire boat, underneith as well as sides etc. I guess I feel confident enough to try to roll and tip the underneith of the boat and sides, what worries me is the inside parts of the boat, the dash, splashwell and spots where using a roller is going to be very difficult. I want a good finish and I really dont want to have brush marks all over the place.
Spraying is not easy and there is a fair cost involved in getting a big enough compressor and decent spray gun to do the job. Can those with experience in the roll and tip method offer any advice on whether spraying is worth the extra investment??? Is the roll and tip method that simple? and can it be used in areas where a roller is not accessible?
Cheers