Thread: so which paint
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Old 06-18-2010, 03:11 PM
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Default Re: so which paint

Tom can mix up virtually color you want. I wanted a green to match the color of my Sunbrella top; all I had to do was find out the name of the color (Aquamarine). He has the formulas for all the Sunbrella colors. I later took him a piece of fg I cut out for a hatch next to rear seat and he matched the gel coat exactly. The stripe between my bootstripe and bottom paint (and sides of steps) is that paint and it's gelcoat above the boot stripe. From 10' away, it's impossible to tell which is gel coat and which is paint!
It's an off-white or ivory color, maybe Hattaras White. He called it "Denny White" and has the formula so I can order more anytime I need it.

Here's one tip for the bottom - figure out where you're gonna put the boat stands before removing from trailer, and paint those spots before you put it on stands, using a small 3" trim roller. This will allow you to get familiar with the paint and even experiment with wet sanding/buffing for any future repairs if you want, in an inconspicuous spot. Wet roller/dry roller will give least amount of orange peel if you plan to buff it. It's easy to mix up a small batch of paint using 5, 10 and 20 cc plastic syringes. If you use a tightly sealed container, like a yogurt, margarine or cottage cheese container, left over paint will even keep overnight! Capt. Chuck can give you a lot more tips if you send him a PM.

Denny
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