Pat Mellema Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I was wondering how many coats of paint people are using to finish their sof boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Assuming you are using my polyester, it always takes me 3 coats to fully seal the fabric.FWIW, I have tried different methods and I find I prefer rolling it on with one of these. I get better results and a more even finish. Still need a bush for the seams. I usually use a disposable foam brush for that. The best looking jobs I have done are with a sprayer but the clean up and taping off the coaming is such a pain I don't spray them any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Mellema Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks that is what I wanted to hear as I now have 2 coats brushed on. I will try rolling and see if it goes better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DURRETTD Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 On the subject of paint: I've used only Rustolium and have been delighted with it. Haven't tried any other coatings because the Rustolium was cheap and readily available. I used two coats thinned 20% followed by two coats unthinned. Not trying to be creative, I just mixed more of the thinned paint than I needed, so I used it up. I performed an accidental experiment on Rustolium: As I was applying the last coat in the Fall, I dripped a small blob of paint on my right big toenail, down near the quick. It didn't wash off when I showered a few hours later, so I decided to see how long it would last. I'm now trimming the edges of that drop and it appears to be as thick as it was several months ago. So, although it's not a scientific experiment, I'm impressed with the durability of Rustolium. There may be other coatings as good or better, but dang! That's some pretty good stuff! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Mellema Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Jeff You are right about using a roller. It makes a much more even coat and is faster to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I think Dave said he prefers brushing? But I just can't put it on evenly with a brush. And for anyone reading this, I find that thinning the first coat a good bit and rolling it on allows it soak into the fabric more evenly. Then when someone is admiring your work and looks in the cockpit you they don't see blotchy multi colors that soaked in the fabric. It turns out very even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 If by Dave you mean me, no, I only use a brush around thge coaming and to work paint into the seams. I do the brush work first on each coat so I can fair out the strokes with the roller. I have had good luck with polyurethane deck enamel, but I think Rustoleum is a bit more resilient. I like the almost unlimited color choices of custom mixed porch and deck paint though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yes, I was thinking you said you preferred to brush it on. I have a great memory, it's just short sometimes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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