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Krylon "Fusion" paint for topsides?

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dave andersen
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Initially Posted - 09/19/2003 : 14:12:50

I had some old PVC furniture that was sturdy but very grungy.
I got the Krylon Fusion paint that is designed to adhere to PVC
and other plastics. It does a fantastic job. Restores old
PVC to new; comes in about 12+ colors. Follow directions carefully.
It works best on White Pvc furniture -- takes much more to hide
any other colors. Based on my research there is a chemical bond
(thus the "fusion") between the paint and the plastic.

Now it occurs to me -- Is fiberglass a "plastic" ? Could I use it
to paint my topsides which are faded baby blue. So far I don't have
the courage to try it. Anyone have experience with this product on
marine fiberglass or ideas about how it might work?

"Jax" in Ventura Keys, CA

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 09/19/2003 : 14:17:49

Don't know what the exact chemical name for fiberglass is, specifically the epoxy part of it, the glass doesn't matter, but I know with certainty that it's NOT pvc.

So, my gut feeling answer to your question is NO.

But, if you must try, find a spot under a settee or somewhere else where the results of your "experiment" can go unnoticed if the results are, shall we say, dissapointing....<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oscar
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 09/19/2003 : 17:42:16

I spray painted an old surfboard I fixed dings in using regular rustoleum. I can tell you spray paint adheres to fiberglass very well. Not sure about gelcoat.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 09/20/2003 : 19:58:49

I have yet to hear of any paint product that is a durable a gelcoat. Long story short - you'll be touching-up the Krylon the rest of the time you own the boat.
Have you tried a ScotchBrite pad with SoftScrub?

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/21/2003 : 12:02:25

IMHO...

"Professional" products like Awlgrip, Sterling and Imron stand a pretty fair chance. After all, gelcoat can be regarded as a thick, catalyzed paint itself.

For "do-it-yourself" paint, Easypoxy (a single part epoxy) is pretty hard to beat. If the gelcoat is prepared properly (sanded lightly with a very fine grit & cleaned with a prep wash), it sticks pretty well. Apply with a foam brush or roller...

However, as was posted, you will need to touch it up periodically. Really not that much trouble to look after.

I suppose the feasability of painting depends on if you enjoy/have time for puttering about the boat or not.

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25

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dave andersen
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Response Posted - 09/21/2003 : 14:04:54

These are all good responses based on experience.
But Krylon "Fusion" is a brand new product/technology.
No history in the market place. What I wondering is
whether anyone has tried this "new" paint/coating.
Rereading the label I see that the substrates it works
with include: all plastics,PVC,resin,ceramic, tile, glass
wood, metal. : > D

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/21/2003 : 14:40:11

Well, gelcoat is a resin. I read somewhere that Fusion does not cover colors well--it's best for dressing up the same color (such as white on white). In any case, unless your gelcoat is worn through, I'd try to restore the color before I painted it. Once you paint, you have a potential mess (cracking, scratching, chipping, peeling, wearing), practically speaking, forever. You also could be be filling in and slickening (is that a word?) your non-skid.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 09/21/2003 : 15:30:31

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>But, if you must try, find a spot under a settee or somewhere else where the results of your "experiment" can go unnoticed if the results are, shall we say, dissapointing.... <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/21/2003 : 20:26:22

...then walk on the settee, set an anchor on it, let the sun work on it for a few months, drop an anchor on it, rub the anchor chain around, drop a wrench on it, and so on...

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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OJ
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Response Posted - 09/21/2003 : 21:34:38

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
cracking, scratching, chipping, peeling, wearing . . .
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. . . and swearing . . .

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 09/23/2003 : 09:07:21

Dave,

Why not call or email the Krylon people. They would probably know best how their product would perform and perhaps give some advise regarding your project.
I too have found that Rustoleum works well for "touching up" small areas on fiberglass.

Al
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