Interior Painting

[Shaun]

From: fullandby (Original Message) Sent: 25/06/2008 04:16
Hello All,

I finally did it. Bought a Top Hat - a MK 11 with a Yanmar diesel. Slightly underestimated the work it needs, my son described it as a renovators dream. It seems pretty sound though and it floats so I am happy. ,
The interior needs painting. Has anyone had experience with this? I am not keen on using 2pack in that confined space, the prospect of breathing isocyanate doesn't appeal. Will one pack stick to fibreglass and do the job?
I would be grateful for any advice.

Bart



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From: nswsailor Sent: 26/06/2008 02:32
Congratulations Bart,

Welcome to the club. I have been refitting my top hat for some time now and I used ordinary dulux white enamel. Has lasted four years so far and should go 4 more. Only place that it has been scratched is where a pole has rubbed in the forwarded cabin. You can't see it unless you go up into the cabin.

So yes, I have found ordinary enamel paint OK.

Phillip
SEAKA.

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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 26/06/2008 06:03
My interior is painted on the underside of the deck and flowcoat was used. If persisting with single pack ensure that you use a primer first and expect that the paint will scratch off. I used single pack on the outside and plan to remove and replace with 2 pack due to the colour running.
Cheers
Phil

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From: fullandby Sent: 29/06/2008 03:42
Thanks guys, I will go with single pack and undercoat.

Bart

[Sombrero]

From 'Sombrero'
Re interior painting.
Prior to purchasing Sombrero, My wife and I were seriously considering the purchase of a Compass 28. Generally, the mast and sails, other gear and the inboard motor all left a lot to be desired. My wife was particularly impressed with the internal finish, the vanish work and the white work. We had looked at several Compass 28's but the inside and deck work nearly sold us on this one. Fortunately we did not go through with the deal and settled on Sombrero. I have always wanted a Top Hat. Having owned Keelboats both larger and smaller, I now know I made the right choice in buying Sombrero. However, the Compass adventure did teach me something that I can pass on.While quizzing the owner of the Compass I asked him what he had used to paint the inside, deck and toe rails. I had already found out that he was a professional painter by trade. The secret paint providing the gelcoat like finish turned out to be White Wattyl Solarguard. I recommend its worth a try, my house is coated in it and it has withstood the elements for years. It is easy to apply and retouch if required.

"Sombrero"
John Streader