VC-17 Is a unique bottom paint in that it contains Teflon, and it is typically used in much thinner thickness than most other paints.
The Teflon tends to get embedded deep into the gelcoat. My last boat had VC 17, I thought it was too expensive so I switched. The Micron CSC fell off within weeks,the next year I sanded aggressively and tried Fiberglass Botomkote (which is not ablative). It fell off in patches too. but gradually got better after several years. I subsequently learned only a quart or 2 of VC 17 would be typical for a 28' boat, so my initial misgivings about VC 17 cost were misguided. If I had to do it again, I'd definitely stick with VC 17 Not everyone had adhesion problems when switching from VC 17, but I sure did. The only way to be sure you won't have problems would be to strip the gelcoat and epoxy, then any paint you want. Eric On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 12:34 AM Joseph Bognar via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I would stick with the VC 17 . It is designed to wear away and not build > up . Most other bottom paints will build up on the bottom and eventually > will need to be removed. I just burnish the old VC 17 with a scotch brite > pad . If you put the paint into a mustard bottle and squirt a bit onto a > foam roller . You can make the paint last a lot longer . > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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