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Sealing coats of paint?


Gene T

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I understand there may be no one correct answer.  But, I really don't want to blindly add needless coats of paint.  My frist coat was a quality marine topside paint and the second a different oil based enamel.  Each coat took about a pint and a half on a Longshot.  I'm thinking I'll just put it away till spring and then take it out, paddle it and see if it leaks.  The downside is then how long to wait to be sure it is no longer wet where I can't see.  Any and all responses appreciated.  

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I think it has been established that 2 coats will probably leak some where and 3 is very well sealed.  It might work, and might last a little while with 2.

 

Paints that are recoated with the same paint within a short time of dry to the touch will achieve at least some chemical bonding to each other.  Completely dry coats will only yield a mechanical bond.   I suggest 3 coats in a 24-36 hour window.

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Thanks Hirilonde.

 

It's too late to fit that time window but, I may grab another quart tomorrow of what I want it to have as a finish coat and then see if that did it in the spring.  The texture and sheen of the dacron is something I didn't expect.  I love it.  Neat boats. 

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You could always do what my son and I did, put a few gallons of water in the boat and see if any leaks out. We put his Shad up on some saw horses so we could see underneath and also roll the boat from side to side. After 3 coats of oil based enamel we still had 4 spots that weeped water, 3 along the keel and 1 spot 1/2 way up the bow. Could also use a drop light in a dark garage, pin holes will show up surprisingly well.

 

We skinned with the 8 oz fabric.

 

Al

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