I have an 14' aluminum semi-v jonboat that I'm rebuilding and I plan to paint it this fall. I have it 85-90% stripped to bare aluminum. I will finish stripping right before I prime and paint so it doesn't have time to oxidize. Deck, false floor etc will be fabbed in the meantime. Hope to have it complete by end of March, 2020.
I don't want to go with paint that will fade in 3 years needing to be repainted. I do want something high gloss, I'm not building a duckboat.
The hull weighs 150# and drafted 3.5" center stern when I loaded it with 600-650 lbs of sandbags to simulate the weight of the motor, false floor, front deck, fuel tank, coolers, TM, battery, and me. I think it will make a nice skiff and I plan to take care of it. I'll post a few pics in a bit.
I need to do more research on primers. I know I will need a self-etching primer but that's about it.
I considered Rustoleum Topside and Valspar Rust Armor but the internet tells me they aren't as hard, glossy or fade-resistant as the one part polyurethane paints I've listed below. They sure are cheaper though.
I'm 99% sure I will go with an off-white(oyster white?) on the exterior and I want to color match the Yeti seafoam green for the interior. The boat will get used probably 60/40 fresh vs salt. Trailered. Covered at first, but garaged hopefully by mid next year.
Not sure how I will apply, either roll/tip or spray. I do have a shop and a high volume air compressor with a refrigerant dryer system. I've sprayed a lot of wrought iron with the rustoleum enamel. It's impressive how long the rustoleum enamel resists fading and sun degradation, so if these polyurethane paints are even better... wow.
I'm wanting to know more about:
1. Epiphane Mono-Urethane. 750ML(.8 qt) $43, covers 120 sq ft.
Urethane/Alkyd formula, 24 colors and they say custom is available.
2. TotalBoat Wet Edge. 1 qt $37, covers 80-100 sq ft.
Polyurethane formula, 21 colors available, nice selection. Looks like I can use what they have without a color match.
3. Interlux Brightside. 1 qt $39, covers 120 sq ft.
Polyurethane formula, 23 colors, not sure if they have exactly what I'm looking for.
4. Pettit EZ Poxy Topside. 1 qt $39, covers 150 sq ft.
Polyurethane formula, 24 colors, nice selection.
Thanks for your help and opinions. If there are other paints I should be considering, let me know.
I don't want to go with paint that will fade in 3 years needing to be repainted. I do want something high gloss, I'm not building a duckboat.
The hull weighs 150# and drafted 3.5" center stern when I loaded it with 600-650 lbs of sandbags to simulate the weight of the motor, false floor, front deck, fuel tank, coolers, TM, battery, and me. I think it will make a nice skiff and I plan to take care of it. I'll post a few pics in a bit.
I need to do more research on primers. I know I will need a self-etching primer but that's about it.
I considered Rustoleum Topside and Valspar Rust Armor but the internet tells me they aren't as hard, glossy or fade-resistant as the one part polyurethane paints I've listed below. They sure are cheaper though.
I'm 99% sure I will go with an off-white(oyster white?) on the exterior and I want to color match the Yeti seafoam green for the interior. The boat will get used probably 60/40 fresh vs salt. Trailered. Covered at first, but garaged hopefully by mid next year.
Not sure how I will apply, either roll/tip or spray. I do have a shop and a high volume air compressor with a refrigerant dryer system. I've sprayed a lot of wrought iron with the rustoleum enamel. It's impressive how long the rustoleum enamel resists fading and sun degradation, so if these polyurethane paints are even better... wow.
I'm wanting to know more about:
1. Epiphane Mono-Urethane. 750ML(.8 qt) $43, covers 120 sq ft.
Urethane/Alkyd formula, 24 colors and they say custom is available.
2. TotalBoat Wet Edge. 1 qt $37, covers 80-100 sq ft.
Polyurethane formula, 21 colors available, nice selection. Looks like I can use what they have without a color match.
3. Interlux Brightside. 1 qt $39, covers 120 sq ft.
Polyurethane formula, 23 colors, not sure if they have exactly what I'm looking for.
4. Pettit EZ Poxy Topside. 1 qt $39, covers 150 sq ft.
Polyurethane formula, 24 colors, nice selection.
Thanks for your help and opinions. If there are other paints I should be considering, let me know.