painting my aluminium boat

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I am getting ready to paint my aluminium boat. Anyone get sugest what type of primer and paint I should use for the botton and top paint. I want to do a good job so it will last for a while.

thank

 

[Nemrod]

I would go to the www.hulltruth.com and ask around there.

I have painted aluminum aircraft but never a boat. Most boats are made from I figure a 3000 or 6000 series aluminum. I would acid etch, alodine and then spray with an epoxy primer. I would then use DuPont Imron, a two part, isocyante gasing paint that is exceedingly durable and requires a forced air ventilation system to spray in order to prevent isocynate poisoning. Recall, Union Carbide, India etc.

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[captain]

I would go to the www.hulltruth.com and ask around there.

I have painted aluminum aircraft but never a boat. Most boats are made from I figure a 3000 or 6000 series aluminum. I would acid etch, alodine and then spray with an epoxy primer. I would then use DuPont Imron, a two part, isocyante gasing paint that is exceedingly durable and requires a forced air ventilation system to spray in order to prevent isocynate poisoning. Recall, Union Carbide, India etc.

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Yes. Bopal, the event that ultimately lead to the downfall of my former employer.

 

[matt_unique]

I suggest you go to your manufacturer. The majority of owners at the Hull Truth own fiberglass fishing boats.

--Matt

 

[DennisW]

Nemrod had the right formula. Painting aluminum isn't as simple as just using a primer and then painting. Without the acid etch and alodine the paint will not stick.

 

[muddiver]

You have an aluminum boat, it creates it's own protective oxide layer, so....

Why are you going to paint it?

 

[crlavoie]

I would go to the www.hulltruth.com and ask around there.

I have painted aluminum aircraft but never a boat. Most boats are made from I figure a 3000 or 6000 series aluminum. I would acid etch, alodine and then spray with an epoxy primer. I would then use DuPont Imron, a two part, isocyante gasing paint that is exceedingly durable and requires a forced air ventilation system to spray in order to prevent isocynate poisoning. Recall, Union Carbide, India etc.

N

This is right on and in fact, I used this exact system on my brothers boat minus the alodine. Instead, I used a vinyl acid wash primer which, if recoated within 4 hours prevents the oxidation that you would use the alodine coating for. Another top coat option is Sherwin Williams Polane HS Plus. It's the same Isocynate Urethane system as Imron (except I'm a former SW guy so it's in my blood).

 

[Nemrod]

Yes, I like the Sherwin Williams one step etch and wash primer. I still would use a good epoxy primer like DuPont green VeriPrim or Dupont Corlar or PPG DP40 series.

He may want to paint it so that it does not look like a frying pan with a motor on it--lol.

N

 

[alexisisa8]

Hey guy,

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In splashvision lots of photos & videos are available so you can get idea ,If you get then reply me..

Thanks..