jspringator wrote:
I have often wondered how well the 2 part marine topside paint would work. Supposedly it hides the brush marks. The OP would have to remove the graphics first, then paint. It would be a lot of work, but not $15,000 worth of work.
Marine topside paint is a great option. It's intended to go onto fiberglass.
We did our boat several years ago and loved it.
The 2 part paints are tougher but if you manage to scratch it, touch up is more of an issue. Also, it's pretty much for professional application only.
We did 1 part (interlux brightside enamal). My brother-in-law who used to do car painting sprayed it. It's self leveling, so no paint brush marks. Also, kept a pint and it made for 2 minute touch ups that were almost impossible to see from more than 3 feet away.
When we sold the boat 3 yrs later still shiny and smooth never having buffed or waxed it.
If you take your time you don't have to spray. They call it "roll and tip" and there shouldn't be brush marks.
We used a fiberglass paint remover and it was taking forever. Since we were painting anyway, my BIL pulled out some heavy duty stuff and it went 10 times faster.
PS: Prep is everything with painting.
