[ross 930 exterior repaint]

On 8/01/2024 at 9:17 PM, raz88 said:

Consider phoning chains ropes and anchors, asking for grant, and saying you have a 930 you're putting in your backyard for refitting and painting.

He did the same with his 930 a few years ago and is normally quite generous with his advice and happy to talk 930s.

Cheers for that, I’ll hit him up 

[ross 930 exterior repaint]

Awesome thanks for the response. I’m now wondering when to rip out the long board and for  generally how long? (I understand every paint product  and boats requires different  amount of time and effort) 

[ross 930 exterior repaint]

nah, I don’t have a paint system in mind at the moment 

[ross 930 exterior repaint]

Hi

I am looking at getting the outside of my ross 930 repainted. Due to hardstand prices I am looking at refitting in my backyard and getting all the prep work done my self and then getting a professional to paint. I have talked to the vinyl guy and says the paint has some kind of issue, where all the paint has to be removed? I feel the paint has done a brilliant job for 20 years plus but a tidy up is needed. 

I have refitted the inside, and learning from my mistakes. These jobs are harder than said to be done.

My real question is what kind of time and effort is required eg. 

- What paper grit do you go up to on the hull?

- What paper grit do you go up to on the deck?

- How many coats of primer and paint is required?

- How many much sanding is required between coats of paint?

- Whats the best filler to use ?

- What tools are needed to speed up the process?

- What technquies are best to speed up the process?

- or am i better to get a professional to do the prep work who are probably quicker and more efficient than me? (does anyone recommend any prep crews?)

Please any recommendations or hacks you have learnt over the years