What Paint To Use?

[S E Coleman]

Can anyone please tell if its OK to use household gloss paint on the
inside of a boat i.e the cabin, or do you have to use marine paint?

TIA
Steve 'Little Ship' GB32
Looe, Cornwall

[joe mc cool]

S E Coleman <gbo...@zetnet.co.uk> writes:

> Can anyone please tell if its OK to use household gloss paint on the
> inside of a boat i.e the cabin, or do you have to use marine paint?

Can someone also recommend paint for outside use on steel hulls.

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[Paul]

We used Dulux Exterior Weathershield Gloss on the hull of our Wayfarer,
which is used mainly on a river. It worked well and gave a lovely finish,
but has suffered the usual scuff marks when the mooring got too close for
comfort :-). Dulux claim it is ideal for exterior plastic so it seems to
the best quality household paint for GRP use.

We applied it two handed - the first man rollers it on and the second
follows behind to lay off gently with one or two brush strokes. We read that
tip in an International Paint guide and got a mirror like finish. As they
always say, preparation is 90% of the job though. :-(

-Paul

S E Coleman <gbo...@zetnet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:200005150...@zetnet.co.uk...

> Can anyone please tell if its OK to use household gloss paint on the
> inside of a boat i.e the cabin, or do you have to use marine paint?
>

[Sue Hyson]

You don't say what the structure of the cabin is, wood, steel, GRP ? I know
in an edition of MBM last year there was an article about a guy who restored
a historic boat (Dunkirk little ship) "Tantalus" and he used standard
household gloss, but as you and I know there are diffent qualities of
household paint, his boat was wooden. I think the thing you have to
consider is the following; what solvents and chemicals are in the paint, do
they react with the surface they're being applied to ? This would lead me to
the conclusion that a good quality household paint is fine to use on wood or
metal when used with the right primer and undercaot. On GRP you should use a
marine paint, I tried a qualilty household paint on GRP gelcoat and found it
lifted unless the gelcoat was well abraided before painting.

Cheers, Steve. "Hold On Tight" Bayliner 2052LS.

[Sandy Morton]

In article <200005150...@zetnet.co.uk>,

S E Coleman <gbo...@zetnet.co.uk> wrote:
> Can anyone please tell if its OK to use household gloss paint on the
> inside of a boat i.e the cabin, or do you have to use marine paint?

We use B & Q one coat gloss on Ar Bata - inside and out - dead cheap
and seems to work OK.

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In the Global Village
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[tsx...@my-deja.com]

On the advice of professionals, we have used vinyl silk emulsion on the
inside of our GRP cruiser. It seems fine.

With any paint, the surface must be free of loose paint, rubbed or
scraped down, and degreased before paint or varnish is applied.

Tim.

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Before you buy.

[Peter]

I used Dulux Gloss on a the exterior of a GRP motor cruiser and it lasted a
long time and kept it's shine. Dulux should be ideal for interior use as it
is probably the best decorating paint available. Just use the right primer
for the surface being painted.

On the subject of paint for steel. There is only one way to do it. Grit
blast and epoxy coat it. It will then last for many years. My steel cruiser
is 14 years old and as good as new (surveyors verdict as well as mine!)

Epoxy paints are much cheaper in commercial quantities, talk to Hempels
about buying 25 litres tins and the price is not too painful!
Peter

[Brian Runyard]

Sue Hyson <Sue....@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:8fphaj$svm$1...@plutonium.btinternet.com...
>.............................On GRP you should use a marine paint, I tried

a qualilty household paint on GRP gelcoat and found it
> lifted unless the gelcoat was well abraided before painting.
> Cheers, Steve. "Hold On Tight" Bayliner 2052LS.
>

Some gelcoats contain a wax, others could still have traces of release agent
on them.

[S E Coleman]

Many thanks to all who have given their advice. 'Liitle Ship' is
vintage 1973 and is a wooden hull. I am at present trying to restore
her and I have given myself 5 years to do so. Last year I had the
engine rebuilt and on our first voyage out the engine seized due to
water ingress, the two marine engineers who rebuilt the engine did
not ckeck the exhaust and water got in through a hole about a 1/4 in
diameter., so if anyone knows where I can obtain a Ford 120hp with a
Dorset block please mail me.

Regards
Steve 'Little Ship' Grand Banks 32
Looe, Cornwall