Bilge paint, what stix to epoxy & polyester?

[Jamesbon]

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]

Nate, I used Interlux white bilgecoat. I'm not sure it's sprayable, but it sticks to EVERYTHING

[Jamesbon]

Thanks George. Does it dry completely "tack free?"

[mattyboy]

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]

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]

:) Sounds good to me fellas!

[Audiofn]

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]

Oh ya and it is sprayable

Jon

[TREYSTJOHN]

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