Painting wood

Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by mongo75, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. alan white
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    alan white Senior Member

    I've got Rustoleum gloss black on my gaffer (exterior topsides), second season coming to a close.
    I have to say, for ten bucks a quart (which means $5.00 per coat), the stuff holds up. We'll see how well it survives through year three.
    Regardless, black Interlux at $35.00 per quart is way too much.
    I do use Easypoxy white semi-gloss for many interior surfaces. I actually use the lesser expensive grade, Old Salem, about $19.00 a quart.

    Alan
     
  2. the1much
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    the1much hippie dreams

    wowzerz,,,,, i think mongo is building a yacht,,,,awl-grip inside?,,,,i wish i had that kind of money!! ;)
    his next thread will be "Painting my bilge with awl-grip" ,,hehe ;)
    ,,,jus giving ya **** mongo,,,,listen to these guys,,, ya shouldnt spend more then $50 for all material to seal and paint her. ;)
     
  3. BHOFM
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    BHOFM Senior Member

    I am using Wal-Mart porch and floor, $16 per gallon!

    The stuff is thigh enough to put on with a putty knife!
     

  4. mongo75
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    mongo75 Senior Member

    LOL, Jim you're always good for a laugh (not you- what you say hehe) I did splurge on the bilge, using Interlux bilgecoat. Soon the cabin will be smooth enough to paint and I'll throw on a pair of coveralls and just spray the whole damn thing. I should come out looking like a ghost covered in white mist hehe...
     
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