Monthly Archives: January 2012

Can you use water-based bottom paint over a marine epoxy primer?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Putting a water-based bottom paint  (WBP) over a solvent based primer can be done with some modified application procedures. You do NOT want to make the window, or hot coat the water based paint over the solvent based primer such … Continue reading →

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Awlgrip Paint, the Best Topside Boat Paint

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Awlgrip Topcoat is a polyester based high gloss polyurethane topcoat giving long lasting gloss and color retention. It is considered the among the best Topside Paints in the marine industry. AwlGrip Topcoat  may be applied by brush/roller or spray. For … Continue reading →

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How do I know if my boat has gelcoat on it or paint?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Fiberglass is what is used as the base of the boat. These are the strands underneath the gelcoat that you typically do not see. (unless there is a gouge!) Over the fiberglass usually gelcoat is applied at the factory. If … Continue reading →

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