Interlux Boat Painting Guide

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Questions & Answers about Interlux Boat Painting Guide: 2013-04-08 A shopper asked: How can I thin the bottom paint? +Expand Answers 2013-04-10 Leslie Bell: Except for the first coat on bare wood, Thinning is not advised. Special Thinner 216 can be used, but not with all bottom paints. It can also be used as equipment cleaner. To insure the proper thinner, however, consult the label on the can of the particular paint you intend to use. Good luck, Les 2013-04-10 CARLTON STANDISH: Just a suggestion! Different paints require some specific reducers. Ask Jamestown to send you the Interlux Boat Painting Guide or give them a call. I have found them to be more than helpful and full of good advice. 2013-04-11 WILSON FRYE: Thinning bottom paint is not a good idea. It is formulated with the right percentages of certain solids including the metals that serve to prevent fouling of your hull. Bottom paint solvents are quick drying and on especially hot and dry and windy conditions you may have a hard time rolling or brushing it because the paint is drying too quick. In such a case it is OK to add a bit of Special Thinner 216 (not more than 10 percent according to the Interlux Painting Guide) but don't overdo it. It may be necessary to add a little bit of thinner a couple of times as you work your way around the hull. One thing to be careful of is that these paints have a very high solid content and mixing them takes some dedicated effort and time to get the solids uniformly distributed in the solvent. I always use a separate bucket and pour a bit of the paint into the second bucket and pour mixed paint back and forth between the buckets until I have it well mixed. 2012-10-21 A shopper asked: what paint to use on bronze thru hull fittings above water line? +Expand Answers 2012-10-22 CARTER SKEMP: I wouldn't put any paint on them. 2012-10-23 Leslie Bell: Dear shopper, It is unusual to paint brass, bronze or stainless steel, as these metals do not need paint to protect them from the marine enviroment. They do not grip paint very well either. I would suggest that you ask or email one the IInterlux tech reps, and see if they have any further knowledge of this. LWB 2012-08-26 RICHARD PADEN asked: Hello, Earlier this year I trimmed the topsides of my sailboat with Brightsideâ??s â??Whiteâ??. It looked good at first but it is attracting more dirt than the rest of the hull. What products do you recommend for cleaning these surfaces? I have been using some basic boat soap from West Marine. Thanks, Richard Paden 2011-10-07 A shopper asked: How long does antifouling bottom paint last? +Expand Answers 2011-10-13 Ryan L: It really depends on which paint you choose, some are one season others are two. Contact customer service at 800-423-0030 for more info. 2011-09-25 LC DICKISON asked: We've used Interlux paint for 30 years. Always good results (except Toplac). Now we're re-doing the anti skid areas with gray colored 2 part Perfection. We are having trouble. The finished job is "streaky" in color (yes, we keep it mixed). What's wrong? +Expand Answers 2011-09-27 Leslie Bell: Without knowing the conditions of application, I will assume certain things that should be considered. It must be applied over a two-part catalized coating. If not then prime with a two-part. If the temp. is above 86 degrees then an accelerator is neccesary. try to paint when the humidity is low and not over 80%, and of course not in direct sunlight. It sounds like the paint is drying to fast. You may need to add thinner but no more than 10%. Also apply the first coat only thick enough for even flow and coverage,but do not attempt to achieve full opacity. When first coat is "touch dry", apply a second coat. When the second coat is "touch dry", apply a further 1 to 2 coats (depending on color) to achieve full coverage. If more paint needs to be applied, wait at least 24 hrs. before appication. And always paint from a wet edge, stir both parts thoroughly before mixing, and measure carefully. If you are applying with a brush remember to stroke at 45 degree brush angle and use the three brushing strokes of 45 degrees, then horizontal, and then vertical. I hope this has been helpful and good luck. Leslie 2011-09-30 CARLTON STANDISH: The only cause you my be experiencing could be from surface residue on the deck. Interlux makes several suggestions as to prep and/or cleaning of the old surface. I am restoring a forty-four year old Boston Whaler that has had many different surfaces applied, from automotive paint to what I believe is house paint on the Mahogany console. There is oil, soil and not much toil residing in the deck (non-skid paint with sand all the way to the rail) and will be using Interdeck on the sole. Good luck. 2011-10-02 LC Dickison: Maybe Interdeck is the product we should use also......Thanks for your input. 2011-11-03 PHILLIP SHUPE: havent used it yet 2011-07-03 A shopper asked: I have a 15 ft Boston Whaler. I only want to paint the outer hull above the waterline Black. Can I do this myself using a good 2 part epoxy? And can I brush it on instead of spraying. The boat is only 2 years old it needs to look good. Thanks. +Expand Answers 2011-09-26 LC Dickison: Don't know about epoxy - just 2 part paint. U can get a good job if you're fastidious about directions (cool weather, low humidity, and above all FOLLOW DIRECTIONS on the can. Miss no steps in the directions and there are a lot of them. 2011-09-27 Leslie Bell: two- part paint can only be sprayed by a professional as this can be danerous and requires special and costly eqipment. You can achieve excellent results with a brush, but you need to research the techniques required. And as always, preparation is 90% of the job. Prepare slowly and take now short cuts. And above all else, do not get discouraged. Leslie

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