Today i'll show you an easy do it yourself way to paint your boat's topsides. let's start by protecting the shearstrake and taping the edge. if the surface is dirty, take a tack rag and wipe it. Repainted classic 1974 mako 17' angler edition with rustoleum gloss enamel. use a very fine finish roller and brush and do light coats boat has 4 coats. sand boat prior to painting using a 3m. Tips for painting boats. by boatus editorial staff always follow manufacturer's instructions and safety precautions as to applying new paint and dealing with paint already on boat. spread plastic on the ground to collect and dispose of paint chips, sanding dust, and drips..
For boats using average or poor quality gel coats that begin to oxidize and chalk early on, painting is the only practical solution. unfortunately, painting is expensive, but when done properly results in a finish that can last for a decade or more.. Painting a boat in water 4.6 (9 ratings) course ratings are calculated from individual students’ ratings and a variety of other signals, like age of rating and reliability, to ensure that they reflect course quality fairly and accurately.. Probably around 80 percent of the time spent during a boat painting project will be for preparation of the actual painting. for topsides and deck projects, this means the processes of draping and shielding, followed by taping, sanding, re-taping, dusting, filling, fairing, priming, more sanding, and more dusting..
