What paint for......? ?

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Captains,

I was looking at the plywood panels that all the cushions sit on in the "V" berth and in the main cabin. They look a little tired, stains, spots, etc. I was thinking about throwing a coat of paint on them, but what pain to use? It is a buff (light brown color) now, does anyone have any suggestions? I think it is the same paint CD used to paint the bulkheads in the engine compartment, might do that also....this vessel is going to be SPIFFY....!!!!

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei

[Joe Sankey]

Dave, I have used Interlux Brightside and have been pleased with the results. It may be overkill for an area that rarely shows, but it can yield a good finish.
Joe Sankey
CD 30 Slow Dance
Magnolia Springs, AL

Captains,

I was looking at the plywood panels that all the cushions sit on in the "V" berth and in the main cabin. They look a little tired, stains, spots, etc. I was thinking about throwing a coat of paint on them, but what pain to use? It is a buff (light brown color) now, does anyone have any suggestions? I think it is the same paint CD used to paint the bulkheads in the engine compartment, might do that also....this vessel is going to be SPIFFY....!!!!

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei

sankey@gulftel.com

[Gerry/BarracudaCD25]

I did my bunks with exterior satin latex from Walmart in Racing Green(dark green). Looks really sharp with my high gloss varnished teak trim as I do not as yet have any cushions. Have not had any problem with mildew. Good luck.

Gerry
s/v Barracuda(CD25)
Upper Machodoc Creek, Potomac River
Dahlgren, VA

[fred]

Captains,

I was looking at the plywood panels that all the cushions sit on in the "V" berth and in the main cabin. They look a little tired, stains, spots, etc. I was thinking about throwing a coat of paint on them, but what pain to use? It is a buff (light brown color) now, does anyone have any suggestions? I think it is the same paint CD used to paint the bulkheads in the engine compartment, might do that also....this vessel is going to be SPIFFY....!!!!

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei

Save your brain cells! Use a good quality acrylic latex. It holds up just fine. If you get messy with it, it cleans up pretty well with denatured alchol.



fred@hotsheet.com