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Alloy paints.
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:06 pm
by delta ray
After a pain staking rub down my boat is almost ready for painting!...
Does any body know what type of paint and filler I should be using!
It's an alloy hull with stainless fixings....
Re: Alloy paints.
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:38 pm
by sean-nós
You will have to use a self etching primer to adhere to the aluminium and then I'd say you would get away with any marine paint on top.
Re: Alloy paints.
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:32 pm
by eastcoast
Go to a good auto refinishers. Acid etch primer is two part 1 to 1 mix. Hb body make an aluminium filler.
For finish use 2 pack or 21 line, must use an AIR FED MASK! 2 pack paint and etch primer is deadly.
Re: Alloy paints.
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:32 am
by delta ray
- I'm going through DA pads like crazy!...
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- Nitromors !...
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- Heat gun!..
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I hate stripping!...
There must be a better way!...
Re: Alloy paints.
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:34 am
by delta ray
I need a a bigger gun!...
Re: Alloy paints.
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:39 am
by eastcoast
Nitromors is rubbish these days. Get some "starchem" or similar make (Dichloromethane) from auto refinishers.
Usually in 5 ltr tins about £25. It's pro use only, gloves and mask are a must.