Boat Painting

What to bear in mind when boat painting: Bright work screams a message to all that see it. The content of that message is down to you! Preparation work is essential to sending a positive one!

Preparation

For deck and hull work the following is a good indication of what to do prior to fulfilling the inner artist:

• Clear the deck of hardware and anything that is screwed down where you want to paint. This allows a continuous paint application and reduces potentially premature wear. Particularly at points where the hardware would have met the paint.

• Thoroughly clean the surface in preparation for boat painting. Using a mild detergent won't do any harm. The tough bit is getting rid of grease which has built up underneath hardware overtime. Acetone is useful at shifting grease.

• De waxing might be called for if silicone has been used as a temporary sealant. The results your looking for are smooth, clean surfaces. If the surfaces are not clear of residues and smooth, then the imperfections will be visible.

• Be sure the current finish is not flaky as this will ruin your effects when you have finished. As the brush passes over the flakes, they will lift off and disrupt your application, moving flakes around with your brush will not end happily!

• Sand back the previous paint work gently removing the flakes. If flakes are present, it's best to sand the full area just in case. Sweep or vacuum the dust away and then prime the surface with mineral spirit.

• Choose your day wisely as rain will streak freshly applied paint!

Choosing The Right Tools - Brushes / Rollers

The right tools can set apart a good job from bad. Investing in top end brushes and rollers will do your bright work justice. The quality of a brush / roller is reflected in how the paint goes on. Avoid brushes where bristles easily fall out. Cleaning and wrapping your tools after each use will repay your investment.

Choose from the range of brushes and paints below

The sooner you start your project the soon you could be the admiration of the whole marina!

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