what paint to use

[dfd6613]

i recently purchased a fiberglass boat. the boat needs to be re-painted.what paint needs to be used for below the water line and above the water line.also do u have to use a primer on both.and can u roll it on.and what do u put over the paint to protect it.and would u paint it one color or two different colors. i know alot of ?'s. i dont know

 

[gcboat]

Re: what paint to use

I just guessing that you are 'repainting' due to the old stuff peeling, flaking?
You can pretty much use any good oil based enamel for above the waterline. I like Pettit Easypoxy or Interlux Briteside, some of the guys here use Rustoleum. If trailering your boat where it will not be in the water for more than three days or so you could possibly use the same paint as well. (for the bottom)
Here's a link to a good website that may have the rest of your answer's.
http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/

 

[dfd6613]

Re: what paint to use

what about the color--one or two-tone.but your guess was right.the paint is real bad on top, very rough, dull. want to repaint it all myself. how to prep the boat to paint

 

[gcboat]

Re: what paint to use

The color scheme is strictly yours. I'm not gonna' go there.
Did you go through the link I attached in the previous post? If you didn't then it is worth the time to read.
Do a Google search for your particular boat and look at some of them - might give you some idea as to the paint question.
BTW - what kind of boat are we talking about here? ( curiosity )

 

[dfd6613]

Re: what paint to use

this is a 1978 glastron fiberglass boat.haven't went to site. im gonna to. i have heard alot of different ideas from people.never painted a boat before.just looking for all the help and ideas out there

 

[dfd6613]

Re: what paint to use

does anyone else have any suggestions on what paint to use. the boat will not stay in the water all the time it will be trailered

 

[redfury]

Re: what paint to use

I'm currently painting a fiberglass topper with Rustoleum Bright white Marine paint with only a roller. I was so happy with the results, I bought more to paint my Glastron with ( 1975 V178 ). Granted, spraying will give you a better finish if you are using a good sprayer and the roller takes longer, but it can be done. You'll need to wet sand between coats with 400 grit sandpaper.

 

[dfd6613]

Re: what paint to use

did u use on the whole boat,if not what works good for the top and the bottom. where did u get the paint.

 

[redfury]

Re: what paint to use

Ah, should have clarified...haven't painted the boat yet, just bought the paint. If all goes well, I plan to paint the whole thing, top to bottom with it. If not, I've got a small investment in some good paint to redo my lawn tractor My next choice is Interlux Brightsides.