Brian Lowman
Member II
The deck of my '73 E25 has faded. It the distant past it was painted from the rubrail up and the paint is in good shape except that it is becoming worn. Mechanically it and the deck are in great shape.
I want to repaint the deck by hand and have two choices,
I have used two part epoxy Gelcoat (West) on a couple of small repairs and was amazed at its gloss and ease of application. I do not know if it would hold up over the paint, but I could sand before applying.
The second choice would be a two part paint. I have used some in the past but was not overly impressed due to the thinness of application and tendency to run.
Does anyone have any input or other suggestions. I will make the application while the boat is in the water and it will be pretty warm here in Pensacola, no matter what time of day I choose.
Thanks,
Brian Lowman
S/V Gypsy Rose
I want to repaint the deck by hand and have two choices,
I have used two part epoxy Gelcoat (West) on a couple of small repairs and was amazed at its gloss and ease of application. I do not know if it would hold up over the paint, but I could sand before applying.
The second choice would be a two part paint. I have used some in the past but was not overly impressed due to the thinness of application and tendency to run.
Does anyone have any input or other suggestions. I will make the application while the boat is in the water and it will be pretty warm here in Pensacola, no matter what time of day I choose.
Thanks,
Brian Lowman
S/V Gypsy Rose
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