Typhoon paint job

bluestar · Post by **bluestar** » Aug 26th, '08, 15:31

I'm in the process of restoring my 1975 Typhoon and would like to have it professionally painted. Topsides, deck and coach roof. Anyone have any experience with this. Any suggestions/tips? Anyone have an idea what it'll cost to have a proper paint job done. Thanks for any help. "Bluestar"

shavdog · Post by **shavdog** » Aug 26th, '08, 15:57

And Maybe Expensive....i'd keep in mind these boats dont sell for much more than 6k.....you can do alot of cosmetic things and they look great...good luck to you..craig

Riptide · Post by **Riptide** » Aug 26th, '08, 20:56

Blue

You might want to do it yourself. I'm in the process and others on the site have quite a bit of experience to help you. Good luck and send pictures.

Mike

bluestar · Post by **bluestar** » Aug 27th, '08, 07:07

Thanks for your replys. I'll consider doing it myself. Thanks again.
George Steenson "Bluestar"

John Ring · Post by **John Ring** » Aug 27th, '08, 07:16

A professional paint job is outrageously expensive, usually more than the cost of a Typhoon.

Do a little research on "Roll & Tip" method of boat painting. You may also want to look into the newer two part polyurethane yacht paints, such as Interlux Perfection.

My daughter just picked up an old Blue Jay sloop, and we'll be painting soon too. If you take your time and do good prep work, the results can be nothing short of amazing.

Good luck!

John Ring
CD28 Tantalus

Tod M · Post by **Tod M** » Aug 27th, '08, 07:47

Some pretty interesting observations here...

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John, my nephew recently sold a Blue Jay to some guy in NYC for a store display, of all things:

http://s2sailor.110mb.com/bluejay.htm

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