Primer and Paint?

[PAR]

The WR-LPU's from System Three can be difficult to apply in some conditions and are quite costly. They can be buffed to a high luster once cured and are fairly durable. I've never been able to successfully spray this type of paint as it dries so fast it hits the surface as powder. Given a choice between the preformance, cost and application ease between the solvent based LPU's and WR-LPU, I'll take the solvent based stuff every time.

[etott]

after some research I think I will use the "roll and tip" method..

Im not sure of thetype of coatings on the boat now so I think I need to use single part paints...

Anyone have experience with blue water products:

http://www.ipaint.us/blwamatopa.html

thanks

[CatBuilder]

Smart choice. Roll and Tip is being done on new megayachts with finish to rival any spray job. I'm doing roll and tip with the wife tipping when we're done.

[michael pierzga]

Originally Posted by etott

after some research I think I will use the "roll and tip" method..

Im not sure of the type of coatings on the boat now so I think I need to use single part paints...

Anyone have experience with blue water products:

http://www.ipaint.us/blwamatopa.html

thanks

Dont know the brand. Best to visit your local boatyard and ask what system the paint gang preferes for roll and brush application . Controlling the wet edge is important when rolling and brushing. Some paint systems dont allow good wet edge time. Also purchase the roller sleaves that the yard painters prefer.

Ive have very good luck rolling and brushing Awlgrip products. The paint is shockingly expensive. Short nap or foam skinned high quality rollers work best.

Ive also had good luck with products from International and Sterling.

http://www.detcomarine.com/toc.htm

I used the System Three waterbased polyurathane for an interior project and found it nice to work with.