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interlux or Epifanes?

I know I can't match the flake, so I figured I would keep it simple and just paint the entire area one solid color. :thumb:

besides, it's just paint... how bad could I really mess it up:rof:
 
Even if you wanted to blend the flake, it could be done. I am not saying it would be easy, and would not be for a first timer. But I do think it could be done. You would have to find the color and flake size. Lay down some clear as a glue and from there blend in the new flake very carefully. Then burry the flake in clear. It would be time consuming and it would not match 100% due to fading but then again, you are dealing with a 1986 boat.....not a 2012!

Rami, I will talk with you tomorrow about my idea's on it. Hopefully it will help you out and make it easier as well as a better repair. Just make sure you glass the poo out of those cracks so this repair iss not a waste of your time and money :)
 
keith4216 said:
Thats a whole different story if thats what it is.
I'm referring to "matching" flake. If its just a solid color then you can get close but the trained eye will notice.
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I agree with the trained eye picking up on a slightly different color. I have learned this through home remodeling. If it isn't a 100% match, it is better to make it different. I would rather it look like I did it a different color that goes with the scheme on purpose than look like I tried to match it but failed...
 
But to answer the first question, I've always worked with dupont paints and have always been satisfied. I'd go with a 2 stage clear/base. This will allow you to be able to remove runs in the clear and go a little heavy on the clear for buffing it out later.
 
keith4216 said:
But to answer the first question, I've always worked with dupont paints and have always been satisfied. I'd go with a 2 stage clear/base. This will allow you to be able to remove runs in the clear and go a little heavy on the clear for buffing it out later.
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I'm using the same products, both the paint and primer are 2 stage.:thumb:
 
demag67 said:
dont use interlux. you will see how it holds up when i bring my boat down there. I went to atlantic city boat show and saw them. asked them on anyways of repair or blending. basicly told me i am screwed with it. if you make a little mistake you can't wet sand it and buff it. i waxed the boat on a warmer day and the paint actually sucked up the wax on the deck, or so it seems, all blotchy. i am going to do it again but i am probably going to use imron or concept. a lot of boat painters use both of them and have good results. i cant even get someone to spray my boat now since i painted it in interlux perfection, they wont touch it.
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I ended up using 180 grit to remove all the Interlux paint from the Enforcer. Then sprayed dupont 2 stage primer (2 coats)to seal the boat, now color is going on today.
 
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