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How to Clean, Restore, and Seal Teak Wood on Your Boat

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Restoring your weathered teak wood is an easy 3 step process with Tip Top Teak’s premium system. Learn how to clean, brighten, and seal your teak or other wood Step 1. Cleaning Teak Wood with Crystal Deck Cleaner Getting the … Continue reading →

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If the boat is taken down to gelcoat, is primer needed when applying bottom paint?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Primer for bottom paint is not necessary. However, if you use Tuff Stuff marine epoxy primer on the bare fiberglass, it will provide protection against blisters and any moisture. It will also improve adhesion to the hull. Tuff stuff marine epoxy … Continue reading →

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Application of Marine Epoxy Primer to a Boat

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Marine Epoxy systems on the bottom of bare fiberglass is the best way to protect your boat against blisters. It also provides added adhesion of the bottom paint to the hull. Here are the steps that you need to take … Continue reading →

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How to Apply Gelcoat

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Below you will find a detailed gel coat preparation guide on how to apply gelcoat to your boat RV or other surface. Take steps to cover and protect the rest of the boat before starting. When working on the deck … Continue reading →

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Gelcoat Repair Kit Instructions

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Instructions and Color Match Chart For Evercoat Gelcoat Repair Kits There are two Evercoat gelcoat repair kits available: Large Gelcoat Repair Kit, which contains 4 oz. of polyester gelcoat paste with liquid hardener, coloring agents, cleaning solvents, mixing cup and … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Fiberglass Mold

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

  HOW TO Make a fiberglass mold The Plug In order to have a form from which to develop your mold, you must either build the article from scratch using wood, plaster, polyester putty, formica, sheet metal, etc. or you must … Continue reading →

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What is the best bottom paint for an aluminum outdrive?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Outdrives are difficult to keep free of growth. The main reason for this is that traditional copper-based bottom paints cannot be used on an aluminum outdrive. Doing so will result in serious corrosion from the aluminum reacting to the copper … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between freshwater bottom paint and salt water bottom paint?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Typically there is less growth in fresh water than in salt water. For that reason, bottom paint used in fresh water usually have less active ingredients (copper, zinc, etc.) to prevent growth. Most bottom paint for salt water can be used … Continue reading →

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Applying Bottom Paint for Boats

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Preparation is the key when painting on any surface. Applying bottom paint for boats is not the cleanest of jobs, but it really simple to do. Below you will find the exact steps to insure a good bottom paint job, whether … Continue reading →

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Sea Hawk Ablative Bottom Paint Rankings by Antifouling Performance

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Sea Hawk Ablative Bottom Paint Rankings by Antifouling Performance Rank Name BioBoost Additive (1/2 Pt/Gl) Water (fresh/salt) High Growth Area Perf. Slime Fighting Warm Water Perf. Cost 1 Islands 77 Plus + BioBoost Both ******* ******* ******* $$$$$$   Comments … Continue reading →

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