2007-07-24 10:39:01 · 9 answers · asked by Malcolm 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Use of a two-pack polyurethane paint will get the best results. You provide little information as to whether you are painting the gel coated surface or the laminate side of the surface. If you are painting the exterior of a hull and require a good finish this requires a reasonable amount of skill. For general paint application guidance visit International Yacht Paints website at www.yachtpaint.com which provides painting guides and product guides.
Also Awlgrip at www.awlgrip.com provide painting guides and product information.
Please pay particular attention to the Health & Safety data sheets for the products you use.
Happy painting!
2007-07-26 09:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by stevo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most paints will stick to fibreglass. Rub it over with fine abrasive paper and prime it first. Obviously if this is marine fibreglass you need marine paint.
2007-07-24 10:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get a suitable coating from a ships chandlers, but watch out you may need an acidic preparation cleanes/primer first. Of course it depends on how big the item is, what is its location and if its out of water!. make sure to use safety gloves mask & goggles that stuff can be nasty on skin or in the eyes & fumes can aggravate chest ailments, happy painting .... course you could get someone else to do it!.
2007-07-24 10:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ikey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's simple.... you don't need special materials. fiberglass is a great surface for painting. Be sure to degrease the surface with acetone and very lightly sand with fine sandpaper. Rustoleum or any good outdoor oil paint will work fine.... or you can buy the (very) expensive epoxy or boat paints. Like anything else... spend most of your effort on surface preparation. and...... don't attempt to paint fiberglass that is not completely and perfectly cured..... If it smells like epoxy.... it ain't ready for paint.
2007-07-26 06:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get paint from car spares shop like halfords, Many cars have fibre glass body parts now
2007-07-24 10:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by john m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint with a primer sealer first.
2007-07-24 10:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Hammer&Drill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must mix a flexing agent in with the paint otherwise it will crack in a very short time. KEN mechanic
2007-07-24 13:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by KEN W1953 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sand, sealer, primer and then paint.
2007-07-24 10:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by ron and rasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use polyurethane paint?
2007-07-24 10:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by proud walker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋