Need help!! New paint job for my hull

[Speedracer128]

Hi Guys,

I need a couple pointers to repaint my boat. I'm fairly new to this hobby so it's my first boat paint job. I have a 29mg. I put a 180 amp esc and a 4082 from fine design. So for me the boat is fast. Needless to say I had some blow overs and the seem split some on one of the sponsons. I already repaired and reinforced the hull. All she needs is paint but Im not sure of the proper paint and steps to do. I usedd to race rc cars, so I've painted several of those but I know that's a completely different application. My buddy that's helping me runs a sign company so he has all the needed equipment. Mainly I'm just not sure what paint/ clear coat I'm supposed to use. I'm going to paint the baot a solid color ( probably pepsi blue) then make white stickers for her. Any thoughts or advise appreciated?

[Heaving Earth]

There are hundreds of different paints you can use. If you have spray eq get automotive basecoat/clearcoat. Find a auto paint supplier and go there. They will set you up

[RandyatBBY]

Are you a virgin to paint or a seasoned vet in other media? We need a little back ground.

I have been painting since I was 13 years old. I am 64 now. This is my latest paint job. It is not in clear yet.
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[Speedracer128]

Thanks

This is my first FE boat and the first time I will be painting one. I'm going to sand and prep the boat but my buddy that runs a sign company is going to help me with the paint but he has never painted a boat either so he's not sure if we should use the paint that they use for signs or if I should buy something else. He has a gravity fed air spray gun. Any suggestions of what paint to use with it? So yes def a virgin

[Speedracer128]

Heaving,

I don't know of any automotive shops that sell paint. In my area all I know is that there are a couple of body shops. I guess I can ask what paint they use and where they get it. But if I knew the name of a brand that makes automotive paint that works well on boats I could google it and locate it. .

[Heaving Earth]

Just go to a local body shop and ask what they use and where to get it. Pretty much automotive paints are all good, and you will need to use a two part clear which are all good. I really don't think any are much better to use than others , as long as you do it right you'll be fine

[Speedracer128]

Thanks Heaving. As a matter of fact some girl that just got her first car crashed into my infinity M45 sport so it's in the body. I don't think they will mind mixing me some paint (there nice people) I figure I don't need much for the boat. How much paint do I need for the boat and how much 2part clear do you think I need?

[Heaving Earth]

8 oz paint to be safe, maybe 6 oz clear

[Shooter]

Heaving - Regarding 2 part clears, do you know of a good clear that would work well over fastkolor airbrush paints??

Considering using this....PPG Quick Clear https://buyat.ppg.com/refinishProductCatalog/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=e804a242-cbdc-4ee9-b3f1-e11a3891c355

Thanks.

[Heaving Earth]

Any clear. Ppg is great, also nason is a good affordable clear.

[Heaving Earth]

I have never sprayed the omni, but I have sprayed ALOT of the ppg dc3000 and 4000 clears, which are nice

[Shooter]

Thanks!

[Heaving Earth]

Any urethane two part car clear is safe to go over waterbourne color. No problem. Just pick one and go for it

[RandyatBBY]

I use Omni and Zolotone Clear or Omni Clear. for all my paints with House of color.

[Bduncan]

heaving earth is right. use automotive clear. my buddy is master painter and showed me how to really prep and prime for a world class finish. day one sand hull 400 grit. prime with the right primer. day 2 wet sand with 600 grit and then wet sand with 1000 grit. repeat prime and 6-1000 grit wet sand until hull is as perfect as you want it to be. prep is 90 percent of great paint job.

[Bduncan]

rust oleum ultra cover 2x is pretty decent primer for a budget. also bonds to plastic. another tip and trick. if using spray paint in a can, soak in wa water for 5 minutes before shaking. and keep warm while using. makes for better delivery out of the nozzle.

[Speedracer128]

Thanks for the tip guys