http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog Learn More About Boat Paint Applications Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:48:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/thin-bottom-paint/#comment-2912 BottomPaintStore Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:48:46 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/?p=223#comment-2912 This is a great plan and will work very well. You should apply the first coat of bottom paint one color (lets say light blue) and the last two coats the color you would like the bottom (lets say black). The first coat should also be hot coated over the marine epoxy primer. We highly recommend Tuff Stuff epoxy primer as the high build primer. You should follow the instruction for <a href="http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/application-of-marine-epoxy-primer-to-a-boat/" rel="nofollow">applying Tuff Stuff </a>with this link. Tuff Stuff will give you the maximum protection and adhesion. Once you see the light blue paint you will know when its time for another bottom job! Biocop TF and Bioboost are also our #1 recommendation for the <a href="http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/bottom-paint/bottom-paint-money-buy/" rel="nofollow">best possible antifouling protection that money can buy</a>! This is a great plan and will work very well. You should apply the first coat of bottom paint one color (lets say light blue) and the last two coats the color you would like the bottom (lets say black). The first coat should also be hot coated over the marine epoxy primer. We highly recommend Tuff Stuff epoxy primer as the high build primer. You should follow the instruction for applying Tuff Stuff with this link. Tuff Stuff will give you the maximum protection and adhesion. Once you see the light blue paint you will know when its time for another bottom job! Biocop TF and Bioboost are also our #1 recommendation for the best possible antifouling protection that money can buy!

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/how-to-apply-gelcoat/#comment-713 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 15:07:26 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/?p=83#comment-713 You would need to determine the overall square footage you trying to cover. Gelcoat will cover approx. 48 square feet per gallon when applied at the recommend mil thickness. Always use +15% more for your calculation to make sure that you have enough! You would need to determine the overall square footage you trying to cover. Gelcoat will cover approx. 48 square feet per gallon when applied at the recommend mil thickness. Always use +15% more for your calculation to make sure that you have enough!

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/how-to-apply-gelcoat/#comment-712 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 15:05:11 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/?p=83#comment-712 Environmental conditions (humidity and temperature) will affect the cure time of gelcoat. The other factor is the color of the gelcoat. The darker the gelcoat color, the more MEKp needed. It is always best to do a test patch of the gelcoat to determine the right mix ratio of MEKp for that application. Keep in mind to that shade and temperature of the substrate (what surface you are applying the gelcoat to) can be a factor for affecting cure times. Environmental conditions (humidity and temperature) will affect the cure time of gelcoat. The other factor is the color of the gelcoat. The darker the gelcoat color, the more MEKp needed. It is always best to do a test patch of the gelcoat to determine the right mix ratio of MEKp for that application. Keep in mind to that shade and temperature of the substrate (what surface you are applying the gelcoat to) can be a factor for affecting cure times.

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/paint-calculator/#comment-711 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 15:01:17 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/#comment-711 Hard bottom paint will oxidize within 72 hours of being out of the water and will lost its antifouling properties. We would recommend an <a href="http://www.bottompaintstore.com/boat-bottom-paint-selfpolishing-ablative-bottom-paint-c-13523_13524.html" rel="nofollow">ablative bottom paint </a>by Sea Hawk. There ablative paints are harder than other brands and tend to last the longest. Hard bottom paint will oxidize within 72 hours of being out of the water and will lost its antifouling properties. We would recommend an ablative bottom paint by Sea Hawk. There ablative paints are harder than other brands and tend to last the longest.

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/paint-calculator/#comment-710 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 14:58:54 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/#comment-710 There is truth to that statement if you use a hard bottom paint. Hard bottom paint (also called modified epoxy bottom paint) will oxidize when out of the water for more than 72 hours. If you use an <a href="http://www.bottompaintstore.com/boat-bottom-paint-selfpolishing-ablative-bottom-paint-c-13523_13524.html" rel="nofollow">ablative bottom paint </a>then there is no maximum time. You should just do a light pressure wash before launching to remove any oxidation if out more than 30 days. There is truth to that statement if you use a hard bottom paint. Hard bottom paint (also called modified epoxy bottom paint) will oxidize when out of the water for more than 72 hours. If you use an ablative bottom paint then there is no maximum time. You should just do a light pressure wash before launching to remove any oxidation if out more than 30 days.

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/paint-calculator/#comment-709 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 14:54:16 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/#comment-709 If your boat does not stay in the water, the best to use is the <a href="http://www.bottompaintstore.com/duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-p-10799.html" rel="nofollow">marine enamel</a>. If your boat does not stay in the water, the best to use is the marine enamel.

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/paint-calculator/#comment-708 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 14:52:58 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/#comment-708 Thinner is not really necessary unless you plan to spray the bottom paint. You should thin no more than 10% Thinner is not really necessary unless you plan to spray the bottom paint. You should thin no more than 10%

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/paint-calculator/#comment-707 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 14:51:51 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/#comment-707 You should visit this article... <a href="http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/how-to-apply-bottom-paint-to-an-aluminum-boat/" rel="nofollow">How to apply bottom paint to an aluminum boat</a> You should visit this article… How to apply bottom paint to an aluminum boat

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/help/frequently-asked-questions-faq/#comment-706 BottomPaintStore Tue, 31 May 2011 14:49:34 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/?p=102#comment-706 You can apply the gelcoat on the trailer - just need to move it around wear it sits on the trailer. Best way is to put it in the water and then drive it on trailer so the new area is exposed. You can apply the gelcoat on the trailer – just need to move it around wear it sits on the trailer. Best way is to put it in the water and then drive it on trailer so the new area is exposed.

]]> http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/how-to/how-to-apply-gelcoat/#comment-705 patd562 Tue, 31 May 2011 14:36:49 +0000 http://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/?p=83#comment-705 How many gallons of gelcoat is needed to cover a 20 foot bayliner open bow? How many gallons of gelcoat is needed to cover a 20 foot bayliner open bow?

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