DIY paint video - EMC quantum topcoat
 

A new DIY video for rolling EMC. We have a big sale right now on selected colors. PM me if interested.

For a fraction of the cost of a professional paint job, you can have your boat looking better than new with an extremely durable topcoat.

https://youtu.be/IET_lqvi594

Can it really be that easy?

I hope so

well, that's exactly how I have done it :) and it came out very nice, most of the time is prep work.

Very curious.

Does this stuff lay out very very flat? My experience with rolled finishes is that they tend to have very small dimples, not totally flat like a spray finish.

How hard is this paint? Comparable to Awlgrip?

here is the data sheet. Its extremely tough paint. Originally formulated for a commercial jet manufacturer, now its being marketed to marine applications. Unlike regular awlgrip, the EMC can be repaired.

http://emcllc.net/wp-content/uploads...TUM-99-TDS.pdf

It lays out very flat with a roller, but yes its easier to get a perfect layout with spray. The paint cuts and buffs out, so you can polish it until its as smooth as you want.

Thanks. My topsides needs a loong delayed paint job. This I could do myself, if I can get up the gumption to do all the prep right.

:) A wipe down, a light sanding, then another wipe down. A few hours of work, maybe less.

Are bubbles in the paint common? Is sanding required between coats?
Is it recommended to wet sand/compound/buff or wax the final coat?

Well, well ,well did Woody`s burn to the ground?

There should be no bubbles in the pain, any bubbles from a roller will pop as the paint lays out. I have never had bubbles.

Sanding is only required if you let the first coat cure. Its a very good idea to do all your coats in one say - no sanding and its bonding better.

If you are not happy with the level of gloss of if you get some trash in the paint, then you can sand/buff it out. The paint is easier to sand/buff withint e first couple days of application.

Just an FYI, there is a nice feature article in Boating Magazine this month on the EMC paint - they refinish the sides of an older boat.

Good luck with your new line. Sounds like something folks will really like.

The guys at EMC gave me a coupon code for $100 off the Genius Bucket. coupon is "GULFSTREAM" and its good through the end of the year.

The Genius bucket is the one featured in the video link, has everything you need to refinish the outside of your boat.