bottom paint over bottom paint

[snowmank570]

has anyone ever put bottom paint over bottom paint. i wanted to know if the color can be covered up by another. The boat has black bottom paint on it right now and i was thinking of putting white over it. i didnt want to remove the old stuff because of how hard the removal is. if anyone can help let me know.

 

[ezstriper]

yes, it's done all the time, you need to know whats on there now, rule is you can't put a hard paint over a soft..will cause it to lift, but most everything except slow boats use a hard paint, sand with 80 grit and wash down roll on....litterly...Rob

 

[snowmank570]

thanks for the info, but one question to your answer, how would i find out what type of paint is on there. you never know what people have done before you and i want it to be right.

 

[aqua]

Your best bet is to ask the clerk at your marina or local boating store. If I remember correctly there are also some paint compounds that don't work with each other(i.e. copper based).

 

[winder]

A media blaster can take the paint off. They shoot baking soda or walnut shells and it's fairly reasonalble. We use to have them come in and remove bottom paint where there was too many coats. Believe it or not the gel coat in most cases was not damaged. Rick

 

[snowmank570]

but dosent the bottom of the hull get sanded or scuffed up before they apply the bottom paint, can this be buffed out, or is it too much work for what it is worth.

 

[ezstriper]

if you have the boat out of the water, rub along the paint, see if it comes off on you, if it does it's a ablative paint(washes away over time) best for boats left in the water, if it does not, it's std paint that just has toxins in the paint, what kind of boat are we talking about ?

 

[snowmank570]

it not a mate, i am working my way up to one, i love the checkmates and want one in the worst way, just trying to find the right one for the right price. i have been buying boats that need work and fixing them up, then selling to move up to the next better deal that comes along my way. The boat that i am currently working on getting is a stingray maxxum II with a 454, nice boat, good price, needs work just trying to work him down a little more. this is the boat i am asking all the questions on. i love this website because the info out there works for other boats too. i did find a mate last summer that i should have bought but didnt, my loss thanks for all your help.