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Hull and Deck Paint George Kirby Jr. Paint Company - Makers of marine paint for over 150 years.
Kirby's Marine Paint Hull and Deck Directions: On New and Old work alike, surface should be dry, clean, and free from loose scale. Also the weather should be dry to get maximum finish and gloss. DO NOT THIN PAINT UNLESS NECESSARY, or for a first coat on new wood, stir well with a bringing-to-the-top motion or better still, all paints should be "boxed" into a larger container - i.e., (pouring back and forth). Use less than 1/2 pint paint thinner per gallon. BRUSH OUT EACH COAT WELL giving final coat the maximum "flow" possible. Guard against "heavy" coats. Remove excessive coats of old paint at intervals for the good of your boat and your final paint job. The number of coats each season depends on your own judgement.
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BRAND:
Kirby
Number Of Parts:
One Part
Type:
Topside Paint
Questions & Answers about Kirby Topside Paints - Vintage Colors:
2013-04-09JULIA DEMING asked: Can I use this on my exterior porch stairs?
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2013-05-13JASON CLARK: While quite durable, as a gloss paint I would worry that under certain conditions it could become quite slippery. One could put some sand/texture in the mix as is done on some boat decks
2012-03-28A shopper asked: What type of primer should be applied before using this paint?
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2012-04-20PATRICK WILLIAMS: I used the Kirby white primer. It worked just fine for my Nutshell pram.
2011-10-22A shopper asked: Can I get Lemonade Yellow ? I bought it from Kirby a few years ago for my Thompson
Comments about Kirby Topside Paints - Vintage Colors:
absolutely the best. I know GK IV personally and he has always been picky picky picky. this was evident in the way he made dentures while in the Air Force serving as a dental lab tech. Once i seen him slap an airman for making a crooked smile. The airman never did that again. Keep up the good work George.
Primary use:
Personal
3/17/2010
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
I like
By Jim
from Coastal
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Good Grip
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
At Home
Comments about Kirby Topside Paints - Vintage Colors:
Nice old time colors that look fantastic on old time boats. When used with the conditioner it really goes on easily and looks smooth with no effort. I applied it with a cheap foam brush and came away perfectly satisfied with the finish. The people at Kirby sound so busy when you call. Yet they slow right down and really take the time to help answer any questions and give clear tips to help attain success. I have even gotten hand written responses in the mail to certain questions.
Primary use:
Personal
4/13/2009
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
some things just can't be improved...
By Doug T
from Harwhichport MA
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kirby Topside Paints - Vintage Colors:
good reason why they've been around for so long... great paint... coverage and flow-out is terrific, a joy to apply... very durable... easy to "spot in" areas if needed... traditional colors that really look authentic... very helpful and friendly "family" business
Primary use:
Personal
8/28/2008
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Nothing Else Like It
By paint guy
from new england
Pros
Durable
Great Colors
Long Lasting
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
At Home
Topsides
Comments about Kirby Topside Paints - Vintage Colors:
This is the real deal. It's what boats looked like before polyurethane.
I've been using this paint for years on my Nutshell Pram, and also for exterior uses at home. It's the most durable alkyd paint I've ever used. It washes beautifully without any loss of color or sheen. I've found no other paint that gives the same "just right" look for a traditional wooden boat. It's fancier than a workboat finish, but not glitzy like an Awlgrip and chrome-plated gin palace.
From the can it's very thick and heavy, so you have to thin it a lot -- maybe 10 to 25%. It's not fussy about thinners. I've used mineral spirits, turpentine, naptha and even kerosene to good effect. I also add some penetrol for flow. For spraying I use Interlux 216, which is a hotter solvent than mineral spirits or turps.
I've applied it by brush and HVLP spray to good effect. I sprayed the outside of my front door with the red gloss over five years ago. Despite southern exposure, it still looks freshly painted. Kirby's will go three years on my pram without needing a recoating, and the pram is stored uncovered outside year-round.
3/10/2008
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Is old fashioned good enough?
By Joe N
from Charlestown, RI
Pros
Easy Application
Cons
Could be more durable
Best Uses
Comments about Kirby Topside Paints - Vintage Colors:
I used the french gray color to paint the cockpit and pilothouse of a downeast lobster boat. The color match was OK. The paint flowed on very nicely and really was a pleasure to work with. I did it at the mooring and enjoyed a nice afternoon painting. I was a bit dissapointed with the durability of this paint. It is a very tough duty application so I may be expecting too much. It will have to be painted yearly.
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