Boat paint question

[R-KID]

I would like to get my 23 sceptre repainted.What is the best paint? and what would a paint job cost. I have very little repair work and is basically a sand and shoot. Thanks

[mbo_1971]

you doing the work or is someone else? Might make a big difference in how people respond. As a reference point, I just had mine shot with Awlgrip cockpit, topsides, console and hullsides. 4 coast primer, 4 coats paint will be roughly $6K.

[R-KID]

I will have someone else paint it. The paints I have heard about are awlgrip awlcraft 2000,Imron.

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Hi Ron;

Now this goes back to 2002 when I was getting quotes on my 23CC. I had people quoting from $4,500 to $6,000. I decided to do the role and tip method with Sterling 2 part paint. Cost me approx $1,000 for all the stuff plus Beer to keep me happy. I figured the worst that could happen is I would have to sand smooth the last coat and have a pro do the last coat again. It turned out looking pretty good.



Fellow-Ship


Just for the Grins

[fdheld34]

Ron..I used Interlux enamel (3 coats) using the roll and tip method...came out good for my needs.....just like fellow ship... figured I could always sand down in future and have it shot if necessary but looks great for this type of application. I spend approx $75.00 for all including prep materials, brushing thinner, rollers, china bristle brush...could not seeing spending $1000.00 or above on paint..more than boat!!!.

Fred

[fdheld34]

Ron..I used Interlux enamel (3 coats) using the roll and tip method...came out good for my needs.....just like fellow ship... figured I could always sand down in future and have it shot if necessary but looks great for this type of application. I spend approx $75.00 for all including prep materials, brushing thinner, rollers, china bristle brush...could not seeing spending $1000.00 or above on paint..more than boat!!!.


Fred

[R-KID]

Thanks for the input. I have considered doing it myself. I have a hvlp gun and plenty of sanders. I may have to look into the paints you guys used.

[dragin22s]

i talked to a guy at a marnie supply store and said if your spraying to use "natuica(sp)" just has good as awgrip he said, and little cheaper