View Full Version : Bilge paint, what stix to epoxy & polyester?
Jamesbon
01-06-2005, 08:40 PM
What's the best stuff to use? I have epoxy resin & polyester resin throughout the inside of my hull. I need something tough and preferably "sprayable."
As always, thanks for your expert input!
gcarter
01-06-2005, 08:56 PM
Nate, I used Interlux white bilgecoat. I'm not sure it's sprayable, but it sticks to EVERYTHING
Jamesbon
01-06-2005, 08:59 PM
Thanks George. Does it dry completely "tack free?"
mattyboy
01-06-2005, 09:05 PM
yes and after it dries it is slipery has hell when wet
don't ask me how I know :rolleyes: but then again maybe that feature only comes in the gray paint??? ;)
gcarter
01-06-2005, 09:10 PM
Thanks George. Does it dry completely "tack free?"
Completely tack free. And by the time you get the second coat on, it's shiny.
But Matty's right too.
I guess you can't have everything. :wavey:
Jamesbon
01-06-2005, 09:35 PM
:) Sounds good to me fellas!
Audiofn
01-06-2005, 11:10 PM
You can also use a product called Durratech. It is a polyester based product but it will work fine over Epoxy. You just have to wash the epoxy area's with water and a scotch bright first. You can then add clear Durratech to the Gell Coat and then you do not have to worry about waxing agent.
Jon
Audiofn
01-06-2005, 11:10 PM
Oh ya and it is sprayable
Jon
TREYSTJOHN
01-07-2005, 12:38 PM
I use Rustoleum 9100 series 2-part (50/50) high performance epoxy. Availible through Graingers, comes in many colors, is fairly inexpensive ($150 for 2 gallon kit) can be sprayed when reduced with their thinner and is basically indestructable, 99.9%waterproof and will stick to anything except oil/grease so prep is minimal. I also use it to paint all our engines/motor mounts as well.
Note: This coating has bonding strength of about 2,000psi, so once cured it does not come off without major work.
Trey
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