Paint for the hatch

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-30-2009, 05:41 PM

Ah Chuck, I have to agree. I love lacquer paints for the reasons you mention.

Douggie

**egneg** · 01-30-2009, 06:46 PM

Here is some good reading for paint problems.

http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/~/media/Files/Trouble%20Shooting%20Guide/tsg.ashx

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is the leading manufacturer and distributer of high-quality paint and coating systems for automotive and fleet refinishing industries.

**Capt. Crash** · 01-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Just confirmed...

I use Mothers California Gold Carnauba Wax alright.....never had a fog up or problem using it on the clear coat the next day after painting.

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-30-2009, 07:11 PM

The points being made here all have personal experience but be very carefull with prep and painting plans. The original question is very valid.

Douggie

**egneg** · 01-30-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by Flying Scotsman

The points being made here all have personal experience but be very carefull with prep and painting plans. The original question is very valid.

Douggie

Adhesion promoter for plastics (such as bulldog) is a viable solution but is very tricky to use. The manufacturers directions must be strictly followed or you will have one hell of a mess.

**detox** · 01-30-2009, 08:39 PM

Sand using fine Scoch Brite pad or fine steel wool , Wipe down with denatured alcohal, Spray it with Krylon, Let dry about 5 days, then Wax before show and tell.

**Fluid** · 01-30-2009, 11:22 PM

What Detox said, except I use TopFlight LustreKote. This costs a bit more than Krylon but is much higher quality. I painted my UL-1 hatch after sanding with ScotchBrite, let it dry about a week, and haven't bothered to wax it. Dozens of tape jobs and no hint of paint pulling. It isn't a perfect color match but from ten feet away it doesn't matter.

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**Capt. Crash** · 01-31-2009, 09:11 AM

Fluid...your boat looks great!

You need to post it on the "Let's see it thread!

**sailr** · 01-31-2009, 11:25 AM

solid yellow looks good!

**sailr** · 01-31-2009, 11:35 AM

thanks everyone for your suggestions. Never thought about waxing! I thought the wax would keep the tape from sticking. I'll try that!!

**Kfoss1** · 02-02-2009, 09:08 PM

Fluid, which LustreKote yellow did you use to match?

**longballlumber** · 02-03-2009, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Fluid

What Detox said, except I use TopFlight LustreKote. This costs a bit more than Krylon but is much higher quality. I painted my UL-1 hatch after sanding with ScotchBrite, let it dry about a week, and haven't bothered to wax it. Dozens of tape jobs and no hint of paint pulling. It isn't a perfect color match but from ten feet away it doesn't matter.

Can I use LusterKote (colors) of the top of Krylon primer (grey)?

Thanks
Mike

**Flying Scotsman** · 02-03-2009, 01:54 PM

Douggie's UL-1 with painted hatch

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**properchopper** · 02-08-2009, 12:06 PM

Cool colors; Looks nice & shiney. How 'bout some Canadian flag decals ?

**sailr** · 02-08-2009, 02:21 PM

I used Krylon Fusion. Wow, that is some GREAT paint! Easy to apply, flows out nice and produces a good gloss. Not sure how it's going to hold up to tape! I'm going to let it cure at least a week or 10 days first. I'm debating about putting clear over it. If I put do, the clear might pull loose! Go figure, eh? Anyone else used the FUSION? How did it hold up? It is kinda easily scratched. I did notice that.

Here's a pic!

It looks so clean I'm not sure I'm putting the funky little pipes and mirros back on it....or the fins for that matter. Not sure yet. Comments?