Painting a hull

[jorgeinmiami]

I've been knocking around the idea of painting the hull of my boat the same color The interior and gunnel can wait a bit. And I would more than likely paint the bottom either white or black
I do not think that the hull will ever be nice no matter what I do to it.

What would be the steps needed to get it done.
I did see the piecr on Ship Shape on the tip and roll or do I spray?

Any advice

[Blue197320]

if u decide to roll and tip, id like to volunteer my help. id also like to know how to do it.

[jorgeinmiami]

I will call you when I get it ready.
Send me your phone number

I guess I have to 1st sand and prep

And since my business is all but shut down this week I plan to start sanding tommorrow.

[thehermit]

I have done 2 hulls with Signature Finish paint. I learned about it here and it does look pretty nice and seems to hold up. I have also used plenty of Interlux products (roll-tip) and like them too. I have found that with painting, especially roll and tip, thinning correctly and taking your time are key. It takes time to figure out but once you do you can get some nice finishes...even working outside. Color sanding and polishing really take it up a notch too. Go for it

[jorgeinmiami]

I found this link

http://hubpages.com/hub/Roll-and-Tip-Method-of-Painting

[thehermit]

Dont forget to look over some of the work done here

Roll and Tip Tips

[65Bowrider]

The tips that Capt. Chuck mentioned worked for me the best ... using one roller to apply to an area spreading out the paint to a thin coating. I rolled in many directions to get good coverage with the least amount of paint ... then IMMEDIATELY follow with a dry roller, rolling once over each area in the vertical direction. The dry roller takes off the excess paint and evens out the layer of paint.
The result was a very minimal orange peel which was easily buffed out to a high shine using the 3M product Chuck mentioned.
Also helpful is to have two people, one applying the paint while the other does the dry roller. Important to keep your 'wet line' of paint going until you're done.
IMPORTANT ... DON'T use a one-part paint. We used Interlux Brightside (one part), and it's not holding up at all. Go with one of the recommended two part paints.
Hope this helps ... and good luck.

[jorgeinmiami]

So today I begin by removing the rubrail and anything else on the hull.

What grit sandpaper should I use?
What filler should I buy for the nicks and scrapes?

[chrisvazquez1]

would you be interested in selling that console? i have a 20' ma with the original console but it is the smaller original console. anyway if interested feel free to contact me at 305-797-0252

[jorgeinmiami]

not really I plan to use this one