mcp 32 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 What is everyone using for bilge and locker paint? I have been recommended Bilgekote and use this with Yacht primer from international paints. Are there similar alternatives? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,227 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Use the search feature - here is another thread about that http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php?/topic/8713-bilge-paint/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcp 32 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Yeah I saw that, but with limited replys and its now 7 years later I had figured that things would have changed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,227 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I used Bilgekote, works ok, but does not stay bright white, yellows a bit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 The brushing gelcoat is a good hard-wearing surface, depends on what/how your lockers and bilge are though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 this stuff is great even on GRP, just watch the fumes when applying https://www.bunnings.co.nz/berger-jet-dry-4l-white-water-based-one-coat-line-marking-paint_p1410021 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Sabre said: What sort of prep did you do? cleaned out all the crud and oil (Perkins engine had been leaking oil, what a surprise), used degreaser, scrubbed clean with detergent and rinsed with hot water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Sabre said: So no sanding/primer? I did not bother with sanding or primer, however going over it with a scotchbrite would probably be a good idea, paint (at least when I used it some years back) really bonded to the old flow coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcp 32 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 14/05/2020 at 2:07 PM, marinheiro said: this stuff is great even on GRP, just watch the fumes when applying https://www.bunnings.co.nz/berger-jet-dry-4l-white-water-based-one-coat-line-marking-paint_p1410021 Now thats a novel idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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