I dodn't understand why a good 2-part polyurethane clear coat would peel off if the mast was sanded well. I'll stick better if over a good epoxy primer, but lots of car have been painted right over sanded steel or aluminum. Jerry jerrymontgomery.org
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 2:32 PM Subject: M_Boats: Painting Masts > I was just thumbing through Don Casey's " Sailboat Refinishing" and looked at > his chapter on painting masts. He suggests using a polyurethane (2 part) and > putting it on with a roll and tip method, however he says if thinned > correctly you may not even have to bother with the tip part. > > He suggests sanding the mast first and then an acid type etching primer > that's recommended for the particular paint. He also warns about "clear coating" > saying that usually by the end of one season the clear coat will usually be > like pieces of cellophane all over the deck. (I refer to Don's books , especially > "This Old Boat", regularly. They are awesome) > > Although I have not yet painted a mast, I have used Interlux's two part > polyurethane on some fiberglass projects using the "roll and tip" method and got > results that I was very happy with. It's more expensive than 1 part but the > durability of it far exceeds the 1 part. If you decide to go that route you can > get the Interlux products at West Marine as well as a really nice free painting > guide from Interlux that goes through the prep steps. In fact, I think you can > check out the directions for painting aluminum spars from sailboats less than > 25 feet at their link at > > http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa//general/perfection/pdf/leaflet.pdf > > If that link doesn't work go to the homepage for interlux which is > www.yachtpaint.com and search for the the 2 part product called Perfection. > > And thanks Howard for the tip on the mixing cups! I'll give it a try for > sure. That's one of the things that's so great about being a part of a group like > this. I love learning tips and tricks from you guys! > > As for the quality of work on Dauntless, well, thanks for the compliments but > believe me I'm just an amateur. You know how pictures are. I'm editing what I > show you!!! hahaha. Now you want to see some real workmanship.....check out > that crazy Rick and Raven!!!! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!!! > > Thanks guys/gals > > Sean > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
