Prepping ML RSX380 for paint...

[jingalls007]

The tub and sponsons are sanded and sealed and ready for paint. I?ll use rattlecans with a 2k clear. Do I need to sand and prime? Scuff and prime? Skip the prime and go right to paint?
Thanks for the help doodes!

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[Jesse J]

Jarrett, I have been using duplicolor automotive paints with good luck.
If it were me, I’d use the same brand primer as the paints you intend to use.
You may get away without priming, but may not get as nice a finish.

[jingalls007]

Thanks Jesse!

Do you recommend scuffing the hull before primer?

[Jesse J]

I would use 320-400 to make sure it’s not glossy.. so yes scuff.

[MarkF]

It will take more coats of paint without primmer so I always use primmer on my wood boats. Most of my boats use fluorescence color and they work better with a white base coat so I use white primmer. But I'm sure there are plenty who will say they used every way possible and got a good paint job.

[jingalls007]

I’ll be using a neon green. My primer is grey so hopefully that works ok.

[NativePaul]

It won't be OK, you need a white base if you want the neon green to look like neon green.

[jingalls007]

It won't be OK, you need a white base if you want the neon green to look like neon green.

White primer is ordered.
Thanks guys.