Hi,
I planning on painting my fiberglass swim platform this spring before I splash the boat.
Im looking for suggestions on a paint that I can roll and tip. I'm in a fresh water environment but would like a paint that a novice can work with. luckily 80% of the swim platform is non-skid already so i am not too worried about runs in the paint. Recommendations would be appreciated. I would try to match the rest of the boat's 1989 hatteras off-white (it's the origional Imron paint).
Mark
Lake of the Woods
1989 40 DC, Hull #377
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paint recommendations for swim platform
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Re: paint recommendations for swim platform
Robert,
would you suggest an epoxy paint or polyurethane?
Mark
Lake of the Woods
1989 40 DC, Hull #377
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03-22-2021 07:54 PM #6
Re: paint recommendations for swim platform
Imron can match the paint.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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03-22-2021 08:14 PM #7
Re: paint recommendations for swim platform
I am on the downhill stretch of refinishing my flybridge. I considered Interlux but everywhere I looked was "temporarily out of stock". Also their colors are limited but not as much as Alexseal. I am not sure if this is Covid related or if they are having other issues but I wound up going with Awlgrip based on availability of the color I needed. I also had some left from another project I was able to utilize. If your platform stays in contact with water you may want to look into Interlux's recommendation on that. I read recently where Awlgrip shouldn't be used under water and I think Interlux is a similar paint.
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Re: paint recommendations for swim platform
You’re right, of course, about the below water warning. But it is hull paint. So wet is good. FWIW, I painted a badly etched porcelain toilet bowl onboard with Perfection. It’s been a couple of years of several inches of continuous submersion in saltwater with no failure or loss of gloss.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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03-22-2021 09:45 PM #9
Re: paint recommendations for swim platform
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Re: paint recommendations for swim platform
My platform is Awlgrip on top and Rustoleum topsides paint on the bottom. Since most of it is nonskid the only real tipping that needed to be done was around the edges at the tape line. Its holding up just as good as the cockpit. Also I cannot argue Mr. Clarksons use of perfection, his results are inspiring!
Walt Hoover