Painting a hull

jorgeinmiami · #1 12-28-2009, 06:16 PM

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 · #2 12-28-2009, 07:04 PM

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

jorgeinmiami · #3 12-28-2009, 09:10 PM

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 · #4 12-28-2009, 09:21 PM

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 · #5 12-28-2009, 11:50 PM

I found this link

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

thehermit · #6 12-29-2009, 09:10 AM

Dont forget to look over some of the work done here

Roll and Tip Tips

65Bowrider · #7 12-29-2009, 10:39 AM

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 · #8 12-29-2009, 02:34 PM

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?

jorgeinmiami · #9 12-30-2009, 03:37 PM

I woke up early and what a nice day to work outside temps in the low 70's

I took off the rub rail and the 2 side vents which I plan to replace and all the tru hulls.

I have all the transom and 1 side done so far.

I plan to do the various holes left over from the aux engine bracket which i sold and other screw holes from the inside 1st and then fill them in this week.

I plan to go with seaform green and white on the bottom with a black boot strip

I would like to do the rubrail in stainless to update the look but $$$$
(the admiral gave the approval on the color)

jorgeinmiami · #10 12-30-2009, 07:55 PM

Well it took all day but the hull is done
I started on the bottom but I'm going to rest until tomorrow.
I have found that when you are doing a job and you become tired or fustrated you do not do a good job

I also will be closing up all the screw holes in the transom

Then I will go and get the filler for the scatches on the hull
Any advise on what to use?