Alyssa Copeland
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Topside Painting > Best Conditions for Painting
Plan your painting schedule ahead of time, taking into account the number of topside paint coats and the dry time needed between coats. Watch the weather and make sure the humidity and the temperat...
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Topside Painting > Surface Prep
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Topside Painting > Painting Equipment > Spray Equipment Basics
If you want to use spray equipment, understand that two-part polyurethane paints contain isocyanates and are extremely toxic–especially when sprayed. It’s best to leave the spraying of two-part pol...
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Topside Painting > Supplies for Rolling & Tipping
With the roll & tip method, you apply the paint with a roller, then follow immediately with a brush–and a light touch–to smooth out the paint. This method lets you apply paint evenly, and achieve h...
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Topside Painting > Paint Equipment
For surface prep, the equipment is the same regardless of whether you’re rolling or spraying. When it comes to applying the paint, however, each application method requires its own tools. The fol...
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Topside Painting > Choosing a Topside Paint > Figuring Out How Much Paint You Need
How heavily you apply the topside paint is a factor in determining the quantity. The amounts recommended below are calculated assuming maximum film thickness without causing runs and sags, and the ...
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Topside Painting > Choosing a Topside Paint > Compatibility with Previous Topside Paints
In cases where the previous topside paint is in good condition, but you’re not sure what it is, it might be best to use a one-part polyurethane, or completely strip it. This is because one-part pol...
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Topside Painting > Choosing a Topside Paint > Types of Topside Paint
A topside paint is any paint you apply above the waterline anywhere on your boat. This includes the sides of the hull, deck, and interiors. Marine topside paints are commonly one of the following ...
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Topside Painting
A new paint job protects your boat, makes it look great, and makes it easier to clean. Which makes you happy. Lots of factors besides cost will influence your paint choice. It’s important to under...
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Varnishing > Maintaining Varnish
Maintaining the Varnished Surfaces On Your BoatRegular maintenance is key in keeping a varnished finish looking fresh and flawless. The major causes of damage are the sun’s ultraviolet rays, water,...