Boat prep for paint

[FISHINFREAK]

Im gonna start scuffing my aluminum boat for paint over the next few weeks it has spots where the paint has peeled. Do i need to take all the paint that is on it off ?? God i hope not thats a crap ton more work! If not should i still apply the etching to the paint that is there? ?

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Boat prep for paint

And thats my thing i want it to look good but im not worried about it getting scratched up the way i fish it will be scratched my first trip lol. Thats why i was hoping i could get by without takin all the old paint off. I just dont like the wierd green the guy before me painted it at all i was gonna do a gray on it.

[dbarham]

Re: Boat prep for paint

Im gonna start scuffing my aluminum boat for paint over the next few weeks it has spots where the paint has peeled. Do i need to take all the paint that is on it off ?? God i hope not thats a crap ton more work! If not should i still apply the etching to the paint that is there? ?

I would power wash and scrape all the loose stuff that will come off and get some 80 grit sandpaper and feather edge the peeled spots and spot prime them

[Robalo]

It's a JONBOAT-they're spota get scratches and dings-that's why folks buy em and use em and yes, Duane answered the question well-just knock off chips and feather what's left. Use purple to repaint-there was an article on how purple jonboats attract more trout, reds and flounder than any other color, plus in foggy conditions, you will be safer (and allows us to potlick ya better)! Ha ha.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Boat prep for paint

Great thanks yall! ! And sorry but no purple but bring ur boat over ill help u paint it we can even name it P.P.E . Started to put wat that meant but decided to erase i dont wanna get in trouble.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Boat prep for paint

Let us know if you need help with any of the labor.

Will do man thanks.

[FISHINFREAK]

Re: Boat prep for paint

Hahaha alright sounds good hahaha

[FishNette]

I've been waiting to see some pics.

Give us an update...

[buoy37]

I work in a body shop.....when the guys prep a used part ( previously painted), the bad spots are sanded down and a small amount of filler is applied and sanded down to get the area perfectly flush. If the paint on it is a solid foundation (no cracks or flaking), you should be able to surface scuff the area and apply new paint.

Good luck.

buoy

[Rollo]

Buy a case of Rustoleum gray paint and put a rattle can finish on it after you get it cleaned up!Thats as good as ya need!