How do I paint my anodised aluminium mast?
International Paints answer. We do not recommend painting over anodising. This is because no matter what preparation is undertaken adhesion problems can occur. We would therefore recommend that the an...
- What are two pack and one pack paints?
...l paints are affected by environmental conditions, Ideally a dry, warm, still day is required, and painting/varnishing should not be done early in the morning or from mid afternoon when large tempera...
- Can I use a copper oxide based antifouling on my steel hull?
Internationals answer:
Yes, copper oxide based antifoulings may be applied to hulls made of any material except aluminium. For your steel hull, if you are not overcoating an existing antifouling, y...
- I have a dear old (1938) clinker built boat that needs repainting, can you advise on the best type of paint and also whether it will be OK for the paint if I leave the boat in the water.
...ld have to use a single pack paint as a two pack would not be felxible enough.
Blakes answer:
Repainting Wood
Both two pack and single pack paint finishes are going to requ...
- Could you please tell what type of paint I need to paint a fibreglass boat?
...d as an undercoat for Brilliant Enamel and Yacht Enamel. For use above the waterline.
Repainting Glassfibre
Both two pack and single pack paint finishes are going to require ...
- The topsides was once glossy but has now flattened and discoloured with age. Basically I want a gloss finish o
I have a boat in need of some paint but I wanted to ask some advice first. I believe the current paintwork is gel coat but I cant be sure as I dont know enough, it looks like it was once glossy but...
- What type of antifouling should I use?
Internationals answer refelcts the general constraints on choosing a particular antifoul.
This depends on the type of boat and where it is to be kept. All but aluminium surfaces can be t...
- Painting a 15 foot GRP speed boat already painted in an unknown, but peeling paint
...pack because the paint is unknown. Painter new to painting boats.
Follow the one part conventional...e one part conventional paint systems paint route GRP in this manual using Toplac – it is hard...
- I am looking for hard wearing non-slip deck paint for the sole of our boat. The sole and boards have just been replaced and glassed in. Is there an advantage to coating the bare ply with polyester res
... coating the bare ply with polyester resin before painting, or painting the new wood direct? Which e...e and open to the elements year long. The hull is GRP with the fitting out in marine ply and some pa...
- I'm planning a big varnishing project on my wooden boat. How do I know what is the what is the best varnish for the various jobs, how many coats I need and how long the project will take?
International Paints soloution.
The best varnish will depend on what attributes you are looking for. Whether it is the easiest application, the highest gloss, the most hardwearing, the b...
- Paint for fibreglass kayak
Gel coat is the shiny, hard coloured layer on the outside on any composite (fiberglass or kevlar) canoe or kayak. Many Kevlar boats have a "clear" gel coat for lighter weight. Much thicker and mor...
- A GRP yacht that has been stripped of all antifouling. Thinking of painting below the water line with VC-TAR2. The Hull is clean with no osmosis. Do you have any better product to recommend?
In addition to this question there were supplementaries.
Also, the steel Keel is 40% one side rusty and 60% the other. Should I use VC-TAR2 on this after cleaning off or is there a more suitabl...
- What paints from your catalogue would you suggest for a stripped steel hull (below the water line only).
... are back to 'bright' I would look at the two pack systems for preference.
Blakes:
Repainting Metal
Both two pack and single pack paint finishes are going to require repai...
- How can I check for compatibility between old and new antifoulings?
... compatible and can easily be overcoated, however, some basic rules should be applied: As with any painting project the condition of the surface to be painted must be good - ie free from contaminates...
- Painting stainless steel swimming pool fittings
Question: Please advise what paint is reccommended to use for stainless steel underwater pool fittings, these will be submersed in chlorine 24 hours a day.The customer has requested black paint.
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- I have a dear old (1938) clinker built boat that needs repainting, can you advise on the best type of paint and also whether it will be OK for the paint if I leave the boat in the water. Will I need t
...of primer to encapsulate the filler.
Applying Underwater Primer and Blakes Antifouling.
Start painting at "Tie coat" on appropriate specification.
Refer to antifouling section for more detail...
- Common paint problems
.... Incompatible overcoating. Paint applied too thickly or overcoated too soon.
Abrading back and repainting may curing the problem, however, it is more likely that the complete coating needs to be re...
- How do I paint bilges
...ce to water and oil impregnation. It is ideal for painting all interior areas, especially bilges and...followed by either Yacht Primer or Interprotect. GRP: Wash down with Yacht Line Super Cleaner, rins...
- GRP yacht in dry dock ,no Gelcoat, but has polyester fillers. What do I do?
Full Question:
I have a GRP yacht that has been in dry storage for 11 years. Before I put ...stead it was faired with Polyester fillers before painting.
My question is: do you have any in...
- Does Blakes GelProtect SFE200 need a undercoat and can it be thinned down and also what sort of cleaning agent should be applied to the surface before painting
... below.
A scheme for Protection
GelProtect SFE200 increases the water resistance of GRP hulls and therefore reduces the risk of osmosis occurring. GelProtect SFE200 can be applied to n...