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letter 10712
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++++++ THE QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED IS........ WHERE THE HELL CAN YOU BUY ALUMINUM OXIDE PRIMER? everyone keeps saying that you need to use it but I have been online for hours and still can not find out where I can buy some. I see that others are struggling to find it too. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! Nathan Theriault ---- |
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I want to know the proper procedures for exterior and interior
painting an aluminum boat that will be used for duck hunting. I would
also like to know the type of paint/epoxy to use on the boat.
Thanks,
Tim Brown
Hobbyist - Greenbrier, Tennessee
From: ++++++
Nathan, I strongly agree with your posting! I just bought an aluminum
boat earlier today and I too am looking for refinishing tips.
Check out this link I found for your primers and stuff... go to...
Jamestowndistributors.com and do a search for PRIMER. Look to the
right side for Epifanes Epoxy Primer - White. I hope this helps. In
the meantime I'll keep looking for more info.
M'Lisa Dalley
- Bastrop, Texas
You can get the self etching primer at Autozone, or at NAPA.
Hope that helps.
Jeff B. Steavens
- Lansing, Michigan
Hey all
type in "marine paint specialist" they will have any materials needed
for the paint and preparation.paint on "any" surface can be treated
using the right preparation method,therefore allowing you to paint
over an existing finish.In regards to using an automotive paint after
you have applied the correct primer"I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE USING
MARINE PAINT" as this is designed for that purpose,it may be more
expensive,but it will be a lot more durable than a standard
automotive paint.
Regards
Steven Thomson
(V.W., Audi specialist)
Steven Thomson
- Wellington, New Zealand
Hi I paint aluminum boats and a lot of other ships of marine, Zinc
chromate works but and or some type of acid etch primer then a
barrier coat (epoxy) hi build is very protective, watch for the
window of overcoating as it will not stick if left to long, it is a
very hard primer. Then some kind of sealer but not necessary, this
will keep out bleeding or staining but also gives a better bond to
the top coat, and most automotive, or marine paint,which marine is
always more expensive. Endura also has a full package of marine
setup, very durable.
AwlGrip [link is
AwlGrip products at BoatersWorld] is also compatible
with aluminum, awesome finish but expensive. Make sure you sand the
aluminum with at least 80 grit for good adhesion, washing first with
some type of degreaser or
lacquer thinner [link is to product info at Amazon] before you
start anything or you just grind it into the metal.
Victor Gabrielson
- Ladysmith, B.C., Canada
Hi. I want to paint the inside of my 16 foot Aluminum boat. I know about the Aluminum Oxide Primer and the tack cloth. Now I can't find the Scuff coat gray paint (or non skid Paint) to paint over the primer.
Thanks
Georgie L. Bednar
Retired - Pueblo, Colorado
Found some info on painting aluminium mast including advice on
overcoating previously painted Aluminium.
Go to www.oceannavigator.com/articles/9613/2
Jason Hollister
- Tasmania, Australia
Ed. note: That link no longer works, but you could go to the site and see if the article still exists.
To Mario.
Stripping a riveted hall . When you stripped your boat with
"Klean-Strip", did you have any problems with the rivets, or
seams?
Thanks
Steve Mulder
Boat painting and stripping - Hazel Park, Michigan
I have a neighbor that has an aluminum boat that has a Rhino bedliner spray on the hull. It won't leak at all and looks attractive. He claims he doesn't have any algae problems either. Something to consider. I thought it was creative idea myself. Hope this helps.
Todd Canty
- Fenton, Michigan
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++++++ Someone mentioned they had a Rhino lining on their hull,
I inquired as I am restoring a 16 foot Springbok cruiser and
the price is reasonable. They quoted my $1000.00 Canadian
and that includes the stripping and prep work. This is from
a auto collision centre who is an authorized dealer for
Rhino lining. W. Abbink |
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W. Abbink
How did the rhino lining turn out? How is it holding up? I would like
to see some pics.
Dustin Rogers
- Vista, California
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I just painted my 14 ft jon boat about 6 months ago and it turned out great. i used a product called armourpoxy which is a one stage epoxy, all you need to do is lightly sand the hull and brush on. all of the brush marks will disappear and it will look great. although it comes out great the process sucks and the paint is really thick. overall the outcome is worth it I'll have the best lookin boat around. good luck
Tom keeney
parts manager - Westminster, Maryland
I would not have truck liner type coating on the exterior bottom
of any hull. This will create drag and reduce performance. Installed
on the inside of a boat however is beneficial in most cases as it can
reduce noise in boat acting as an insulator, cool off the floor in
summer months, deter corrosion, slip resistance, covers existing
scratches etc, etc.
Hope this helps.
Dean P. Theriot
- Houma, Louisiana
I decided to do the rhino liner on the exterior of an aluminum boat, rhino does not make it without the abrasive, however I did find a company that does which eliminates the resistance while in the water because it leaves a smooth surface.
Leon Pence
- Waterford, California
Hi, read a number of postings re. painting alu boats. with ref to
the costs being high to paint , just wondered if you have considered
using bitumen on the outside under the waterline ? We use it on boats
which are on drying moorings and /or get beached. Not the prettiest
finish but self heals on scratches and deadens sound a little. Only
needs 1 coat and sticks to anything so lessens prep time; doesn't
need etched alu.
tip- choose a hot day to apply - spread is much more even.
jerry disley
- westby dorset England
Perhaps you should consider soda blasting your aluminium boats to clean,strip and prepare for painting. Works great. and is fast.
Alan MacDonald
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Hey Folks
I also have a V bottom aluminum boat that I have been working on.
Having looked long and hard for a decent looking boat and trailer, I
wanted to do the job right. So far I have only cleaned the outside of
it and it works. My neighbor does a lot of hot-rod type work on
vehicles. He gave me a bottle of
DuPont Teflon Liquid Car Wax [link is to product info at Amazon] and it
worked. Just follow instructions, spray on, wait 30 seconds and rinse
off with water. You will be amazed at how well it works on the
aluminum. I did both the outside and inside of the boat, used 2
bottles of the stuff and cost me a total of about $15.00 (US
dollars). Now I did run into some stubborn stains and I used some
Steel Wool [link is to product info at Rockler] and a scrub
brush to take care of it. I am still looking for something to paint
the inside of the bottom of the boat. Hope this helps out.
Semper Fi
Jack Landrum
- Arkansas City, Kansas
I have bought self etching primer at Napa. It is an auto parts store.
Nate Braun
- Eagan, Minnesota
I have just inherited a 1958 Arkansas traveler.
I understand it was originally red.
My uncle has painted (up the water line) disgusting blue.
He has also painted the inside with a broom (it appears),also
blue.
I was going to scrub it clean,re-spray the interior gray, replace the
wood and re-spray the hull original red.
Will it stick and help protect the bow?
Or fall off and look like crap?
Total novice of boat repair,fanatic of catching rainbow trout.
-JB
Jeffrey Wayne Bess
Consumer - Estacada, Oregon
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