Tagged: paint
Simple Pleasures
Recently, a friend loaned me a dinghy that had not seen the water in over 10 years. During that time, the homely, but solid, little white fiberglass pram had been “stored” outside in a corner of the driveway and it looked pretty shabby. Now, my introduction into the boating world years ago involved more than a few shabby boats so I felt comfortable I could handle this one. Last night I attacked the situation with Lestoil, a heavy-duty scrub brush, and some powerful hose action. Surprisingly, the years of filth stripped away fairly easily, leaving behind a clean, if not [...]
80 Grit
In spite of cold and windy weather conditions that seemed more like early March than late April, spring commissioning efforts began this weekend and 80 grit seemed to be the right roughness for attacking the old bottom paint. If you've ever sanded a bottom, you know what a dirty job it can be. Toxic anti-fouling paint dust not only gets on the hull and clothing, but also into your eyes, ears, and throat. Naturally, you wear protective clothing, goggles, and a respirator, but still the fine particles seem to find a way through. And if you're "lucky" enough to have your boat [...]
Smart Boating 148 – Roll & Tip Painting
This show reviews the process of roll and tip painting which can enable the amateur boater to achieve professional results.
Smart Boating 74 – Bottom Paint – Part 2
This show highlights how to select and apply the right bottom paint to ensure safety and economical performance.
Smart Boating 73 – Bottom Paint – Part 1
This show, the first part of a two part series, focuses on the important factors to consider when selecting bottom paint, and how to properly apply it to ensure it works as effectively as possible.
Smart Boating 33 – Hull Refinishing
This show illuminates the reasons that fiberglass hulls need refinishing and shows how a proper refinishing job is accomplished.