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stampeder
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Initially Posted - 07/07/2011 :  21:46:39  Show Profile
just bought a derelict 1978 Tanzer22.
I scrapped off several layers of bottom paint and have sanded down to the gelcoat. Gelcoat is scratched and worn out, worn thin.
I talked to a local Marina owner who agreed with me, that I should paint the entire hull with Interlux Brightsides paint. Most likely white. But, I've also heard that Interlux Perfection Topsides Paint is the best.

Opions on if this is a good idea, and which paint might be better.

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 07/07/2011 :  22:17:27  Show Profile
No opinion on Topsides but I painted my hull with Brightside this spring and it covered well and looks great. One of my dock-mates uses it as well and his hull looks great also. I did put down a primer coat of grey Pre-Kote as well.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/08/2011 :  03:29:06  Show Profile
Paint the bottom, polish/wax above the waterline
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 07/08/2011 :  07:31:57  Show Profile
Is there enough gelcoat above the waterline to bring back with Poly Glow? (You might be surprised.)

If not, the two-part Awlgrip is best, and the two-part Perfection is maybe next-best, although both are pretty toxic and a bit complicated to apply. I've heard of both being "rolled and tipped" with good results by people who are experienced with doing those things. Spraying is not necessary, although that's what the pros generally do.

If I could compound the topsides to a fairly even color, I'd give Poly Glow a shot. But it doesn't hide anything--it magnifies any imperfections. If you resort to paint, including Awlgrip, you're condemning the boat to sanding and painting forever after. On that basis, the simpler Brightsides might be the better choice for you.
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crcalhoon
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Response Posted - 07/08/2011 :  14:46:54  Show Profile
I have painted two boats with Brightsides. The first one before I had heard of roll and tip (1982) We did that one with four inch foam brushes and were satisfied. Kept the boat for seven years and it held up well. More recently, did my ex C-25 with Brightsides and roll and tip method. Had a couple of sags but I figured I'm an old man, she's an old lady, we have both earned a few wrinkles and sags. I agree with everybody who says painting is the last resort, but sometimes it simply IS the last resort.
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davidbloodworth
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Response Posted - 07/09/2011 :  10:15:41  Show Profile
I painted the hull and deck of my Interlake 18' dinghy with two part perfection. For my first attempt it is ok. I put two coats of primer and 4 coats of perfection. I had the boat turned up side down and rolled and tipped. I tried every technique I could without thinning the paint and had issues with sags no matter how it rolled it.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 07/11/2011 :  15:50:39  Show Profile
FWIW - When we painted my hull we rolled and tipped with a foam roller and foam brush. No runs, no drips no errors.
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JoshMcCullock
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Response Posted - 07/11/2011 :  20:05:06  Show Profile  Visit JoshMcCullock's Homepage
we sprayed our topsides with Brightside (flag blue) and our deck with white. We rolled the nonskid with a thick roller to keep some texture. Make sure you use the suggested interlux thinner if you do decide to spray. It's finicky.
We're very happy with it. It's holding up well. I'll have a couple touch ups when we haul out , but thats to be expected.
Our boat had a lot of gelcoat damage, so painting was the only option to get her looking good again. You can see the whole process on our blog.


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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 :  08:33:30  Show Profile
Josh, big kudos to you and the crew for a wonderful restoration. Thanks also for making the time and effort to document the project.
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JoshMcCullock
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Response Posted - 07/16/2011 :  21:57:52  Show Profile  Visit JoshMcCullock's Homepage
Thanks OJ, sometimes stopping your train of though to photograph a step is a real pain but I'm glad we did. I'm already working on a long list for this winter...
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 07/17/2011 :  06:31:13  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Love the website Josh. Great photos, great stories. What a steal you got with the boat including that custom cover!
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JoshMcCullock
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Response Posted - 06/06/2012 :  10:00:13  Show Profile  Visit JoshMcCullock's Homepage
Yea, that cover was a great surprise!
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glivs
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Response Posted - 06/08/2012 :  03:52:41  Show Profile
One of my boat neighbors during spring preparation was a J92 that looked like it just came off the show room despite having NEVER been waxed. AwlGrip topsides applied professionally 11 years ago. The owner swore all he has done is an annual rub down with denatured alcohol and occasional touch up using a nail polish size brush/bottle.
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Tomas Kruska
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Response Posted - 06/10/2012 :  12:20:50  Show Profile  Visit Tomas Kruska's Homepage
Sprayed AwlCraft 2000


... check out [url="http://www.tommysolomon.com/photos/42_wright_allied_yawl_rig_sparkman-stevens_design_hull_22/122/large/#nav"]here[/url]
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/10/2012 :  18:52:39  Show Profile
Most impressive!
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