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 Post subject: Painting an Aluminum boat
PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:43 pm 
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I am looking at getting my 21 ft Lund Re painted. It is a 1987 with an updated interior but the exterior shows its age. Im curious as a cost of what im getting into. Ballpark range to get a nice updated paint scheme then I will re apply some Lund Vinyl Graphics to keep the factory look.

Any information would be great, if you know any places that do them or a friend that does good work?

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 Post subject: Re: Painting an Aluminum boat
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Head down to the city of Rochester. There are some great artist down there looking for work in this tough economy. Most of their profiles are displayed on bridge pillars, rail cars, and outside walls of buildings. Some of the best art I have ever seen.

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 Post subject: Re: Painting an Aluminum boat
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Sorry Rich, those guys aren't looking for employment... cuts into the benefits dontchaknow :rofl:

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get it wrapped! http://www.boatwrapzs.com/

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 Post subject: Re: Painting an Aluminum boat
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I had a Starcraft I restored. I painted it with Marine enamel and a small 4" foam roller . It came out like glass, you couldn't tell it wasn't sprayed. Went to PepBoys and bought some pin striping , the boat looked great when it was done . Just be sure to use some aluminum primer on any bare spots. Got the idea from this web site- http://www.sailingworld.com/sailing-gea ... 00727.html
(didn't use the brush just the roller)
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 Post subject: Re: Painting an Aluminum boat
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Clean bare aluminum needs a wash primer, then after an hour drying, use a primer. Then paint your finish coat. For the bottom, especially if you leave the boat at the dock, do not use any paint with cuprous oxide as the copper reacts with the aluminum. Painting an aluminum boat is different than glass or steel. Do not depend on the minimum wage guys at a marine store for guidance. Search the internet for guidance on painting aluminum boats.

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 Post subject: Re: Painting an Aluminum boat
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Painted my 18' starcraft with Sunfire two part urethane,from Sherwin williams automotive division.If you want a bullet proof paint that will last for years and years.this stuff is incredible,although expensive. they use it on airplanes and fleet trucks.
It does however need to be sprayed.I stripped the boat to bare aluminum,then shot it with a vinyl etching primer,followed by a coat of jet seal sealer,then the finish coat of Sunfire.
I ran that boat hard for twelve years,and it looked as good when i sold it,as it did the day after I painted it.

Another option as mentioned is to apply a good brushable two part marine urethane,like Interlux Perfection,or Epifanes two part urethanes,they have beautiful gloss,and are very durable.They can be applied with the roll and tip method,that will give close to sprayed look,and last for a very long time.
These are definitely do it yorself paints with a pro finish.

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 Post subject: Re: Painting an Aluminum boat
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I you plan on keeping the boat for some time you might want to checkand see if there is a shop that does powder coating. It is the toughest finish I know of that will stand up to dock rash and all around abuse. I have a 2003 22' that looks like brand new even after backing over and knocking down my corral fencing twice. :rofl: Mcquires boat wax and polish keeps it clean and makes it sparkle.


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