How To Paint Topsides

[Stephen C. Crampton]

I would like to fill the many hairline cracks on the deck of my CD 22D and repaint the deck, cockpit, and cabin exterior.

Can anyone give me some pointers?

I'm planning on washing the deck down really well with SoftScrub, then filling the cracks with 3M Marine Water Barrier Coating. Next I am planning on using a one- or two-part polyurethane enamel or else an alkyd-based enamel.

Thanks,
Stephen



sailing@star.net

[Bob Ohler]

Stephen, before you get too far along with this project, search this message board for "fiberglass crack reapair"... specifically a number of postings displayed by Dana Arenius. You may not need to to paint and coat your deck as much as repair the hairline cracks as outlined by Dana. Good Luck!
Bob Ohler



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