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I was all set to select paint and color choice to paint over the present bottom paint. After calling Interlux, I learned that I have to strip the old paint first. The product is called Bottomkote XXX and is sold in Canada. I'm guessing that is where I'd have to buy it but am investigating whether or not I could bring it into the U.S. Has anyone else encountered such an experience? I may not paint this year as I'm quite eager to launch. Our season is short enough! Thoughts?
Many Thanks,
Guy
My experience has always been sanding the bottom paint and painting atop that. Maybe it has something to do with matching the paint type that's already on there? Here is an overview referencing Interlux with 3 different options (stripping it all off is only one of them) - https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/u ... ?docId=330. Hope that helps/applies.
2 Weeks ago I noticed that there were a few spots where the paint was flaking and I could pull it off by hand, which revealed the bare gel coat. I was told by the marina owner that this happens when there a too many coats of paint. He said the best approach is to strip off all the old paint and repaint. I'd guess that would mean a new barrier coat as well.
My only experience is sanding and never tried paint strippers. I'm trying to determine whether to go the full strip route or sanding.
When I go over on Saturday, I'll take a picture and post
Any advice, thoughts, recommendations appreciated!
Cliff
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
Not the only solution but I stripped my old paint off with scrapers then used 80 grit on my orbital sander to remove the last traces of bottom paint from the gel coat. I used InterProtect barrier coat followed up by Sea Hawk ablative antifouling. The link above may be helpful.
Was at the yard yesterday and found there were two places with the same issue (port and starboard) and approximately the same distance from the waterline. Checked the rest of the bottom and it's in good condition. Started me thinking, then went and talked to the yard owner again. He seems to be a patient man! He was of the opinion that since both places were approximately the same on both sides and down to the gelcoat, that possibly when it was barrier coated that the dewax hadn't hit those spots (maybe where jack stands were) and hence the barrier coat and bottom paint didn't adhere. So, I'm going to just sand the areas, feather the edges, clean and touch up. There's no real need to redo the whole bottom, at least for now. Especially since my time is limited.
Cliff
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
The product is called Bottomkote XXX and is sold in Canada. I'm guessing that is where I'd have to buy it but am investigating whether or not I could bring it into the U.S. Has anyone else encountered such an experience? I may not paint this year as I'm quite eager to launch. Our season is short enough! Thoughts?