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Old 03-20-2009, 08:20 PM
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Default RE: Repainting a hull

Well are you paint to repaint the whole hull,like color changing it?? If so just and it really good,I would wet sand it with 220,then prime it really good then wet sand it again with 400 grit wetsand paper then seal it then paint the base color then clear it.. I would use automotive urothanes paints.. I use NAPA's Crossfire system and Dupont NASON paint systems.. both are low cost paint systems and really saves you on your wallet too..Been using both paint systems for years now with no proublems..I do autobody&paint for aliving..[8D] Filling the holes I would use epoxy fillers/resons or fiberglass reson..On touch ups.. Just get some black paint and a good brush and brush touch the chips and repair the holes and spot paint that area in..but do it like I'd said sand it with 120 then wet sand that with 220.Then spot prime it then sand it with 400 and spot paint it black..You can use a airbrush or small touchup gun too.