Any suggestions re. which LPU paint mfger to use?

[Hal]

I plan to paint my hull, deck and non-skid areas this spring and was wondering if anyone has had exceptionally good (or bad) luck with using any particular linear polyurethane paint brand (e.g. Awlgrip, Detco/Sterling, Interlux, etc)? I plan to use the roller/ tip with brush method of applictaion. Thanks!



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[Ron Musk]

I plan to paint my hull, deck and non-skid areas this spring and was wondering if anyone has had exceptionally good (or bad) luck with using any particular linear polyurethane paint brand (e.g. Awlgrip, Detco/Sterling, Interlux, etc)? I plan to use the roller/ tip with brush method of applictaion. Thanks!

I have heard the Sterling product does not stand up as well as Awlgrip or Imron.I am looking at a similar project when the weather warms and my research so far has lead to these two as the best LPU type paints,however an acrylic product called Signature Series Paints may offer an alternative.What little I have been able to find out about this paint has been promising enough that I may order a quantity and try it out on our dingy to check it out.Will let you know results.

Ron Musk
s/v "R&R"
CD30




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[sloopjohnl]

ron,
can you roll/tip-off Awlgrip or Imron with decent success? from what i have read and heard the only nice jobs have been sprayed on. i am doing my deck non-skid this spring and am considering interthane plus with their non-skid additive as a rolled-on application.

I plan to paint my hull, deck and non-skid areas this spring and was wondering if anyone has had exceptionally good (or bad) luck with using any particular linear polyurethane paint brand (e.g. Awlgrip, Detco/Sterling, Interlux, etc)? I plan to use the roller/ tip with brush method of applictaion. Thanks!

I have heard the Sterling product does not stand up as well as Awlgrip or Imron.I am looking at a similar project when the weather warms and my research so far has lead to these two as the best LPU type paints,however an acrylic product called Signature Series Paints may offer an alternative.What little I have been able to find out about this paint has been promising enough that I may order a quantity and try it out on our dingy to check it out.Will let you know results.

Ron Musk
s/v "R&R"
CD30

[Fred]

I plan to paint my hull, deck and non-skid areas this spring and was wondering if anyone has had exceptionally good (or bad) luck with using any particular linear polyurethane paint brand (e.g. Awlgrip, Detco/Sterling, Interlux, etc)? I plan to use the roller/ tip with brush method of applictaion. Thanks!

The only product I've ever used extensively is awlgrip. While talking to the us paint rep. last year I was told that awlgrip2 works better for brushing. He said it's formulation has more pigment in it, thus it covers better. I have never used it though.



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[Kurt]

I painted the deck of an Alberg Sea Sprite 15 years ago using Interthane. I applied it with a foam roller and brush. Two thin coats of Hatteras off-white were preceeded by a single coat Interlux 2 part epoxy primer.
I was extememly pleased with the results...the gloss and durability were incredible...easily superior to gelcoat...the trick was LOTS of surface prep...LOTS of wet sanding...and to roll/brush the Interthane VERY quickly in order to let it level out before tacking over. No sanding was necessary between the two Interthane coats as long as the time intervals were observed. I sold the boat 7 years after the paint job and it still looked great. The paint is nasty to use and a health hazard if sprayed without the correct type of supplied air respirator. I remember getting the paint on my hands...nothing would take it off except time.



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