Roll and Tip method using interlux Brightside paint

[bigredinohio]

I am sure Mike will like the plug, plus he is great to work with

I would use the interlux over imron anyday. Its a lot safer and easy as can be to use. I used their product on my hull (different from what rob used) and it was so easy, it would be hard to screw up. Thanks for sharing Rob. I do have a good buffer, but I need help putting the stroker motor in the enchanter ....... you did say you wanted to learn about I/O's right

My knowledge in I/O's (or motors in general) is limited but I'm willing to help you out in any way I can.

Sounds like Interlux is the way to go.

 

[Rob B]

Both boats look fantastic, buffed or not!

Now I'm torn between Interlux and Imron? Interlux looks to be DIY friendly where Imron sounds like it's more durable from the other thread? I'm assuming Interlux will be cheaper also? Is touching up Interlux when you get a scratch a PITA (pain in the ...)?

The interlux is easier to touch up, sand the section in question paint it, let it cure water sand and buff the section that's repaired. You're done. Interlux paint is $27.00 a qt, took 3 qts of red for the enforcer.

 

[mkhammer]

I am sure Mike will like the plug, plus he is great to work with

I would use the interlux over imron anyday. Its a lot safer and easy as can be to use. I used their product on my hull (different from what rob used) and it was so easy, it would be hard to screw up. Thanks for sharing Rob. I do have a good buffer, but I need help putting the stroker motor in the enchanter ....... you did say you wanted to learn about I/O's right

Interlux is formulated for marine use Imron though successfully used on boats was originally formulated for automotive use. I have seen good results with both paints but I have seen some guys almost well up in tears when they got a scratch on their Imron job, Interlux is easier to touch up, and you can color sand and buff it.
So ease of use and durability is something to consider.

 

[bigredinohio]

It sounds like Interlux is the way to go! Thanks a ton for all the great insight.

 

[Jetmate]

Wow Boat looks great. Tip & roll seems to do a nice job! I used Imron on Mine. Spraying is the only way you can do metallic as far as I know. The tip & roll colors are all solid colors, no metallics...Correct?

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14018

 

[Rob B]

Wow Boat looks great. Tip & roll seems to do a nice job! I used Imron on Mine. Spraying is the only way you can do metallic as far as I know. The tip & roll colors are all solid colors, no metallics...Correct?

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14018

As far as I know only solid colors are offered by Interlux. I wanted to try Perfection, but the reviews while good, the people who used it had a hard time with touch ups. Here's the color chart:

 

[bigredinohio]

I'm curious as to what you guys used specificly as a filler/fair compound for patching holes, dings, scatches, etc prior to painting?

I was planning on using poly resin with 3M bubbles. Now I'm not sure if I should use epoxy rather then poly or buy the Interlux brand stuff that's prescribed in the videos. Any advice and/or pointers will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rob B]

I'm curious as to what you guys used specificly as a filler/fair compound for patching holes, dings, scatches, etc prior to painting?

I was planning on using poly resin with 3M bubbles. Now I'm not sure if I should use epoxy rather then poly or buy the Interlux brand stuff that's prescribed in the videos. Any advice and/or pointers will be greatly appreciated.

I used a fairing compound from Merton's, but I think you would be better off using all the products recommended by Interlux.

 

[glake]

I'm curious as to what you guys used specificly as a filler/fair compound for patching holes, dings, scatches, etc prior to painting?

I used 3M Bondo-Glass that I bought at Home Depot. My hull was in great shape and only needed minor fills. I used the Interlux primer before painting as well, following the direction by sanding it to transparency before applying the paint.

 

[ezstriper]

used it a few times to, works great, just pay attention to temps humidity etc....here's the deck of my 251

 

[bigredinohio]

I was reading through the Interlux Painting Guide and Color Chart Book that I downloaded as a pdf from JD's website that covers all Interlux's paints. The Brightside colors in the book are lighter in color then the colors shown here. Are the colors here accurate or are they off slightly? Also, has anyone mixed any colors to create their own?

 

[glake]

I though I would update my experiences with Interlux Brightside paint. I'm pretty happy with how the paint turned out. The roll and tip method worked well. It's definitely not a professional spray looking job, but I like it.
Since these picts were taken I have polished and waxed the paint. Seeing that I am not a painter I was too scared to even think about wet sanding. So I opted to buff it with Aqua-Buff. The Aqua-Buff brought out the shine and evened up the paint pretty well. I then put on 2 coats of 3M marine wax.

The colors I used were white, yellow, and sapphire blue. The white and yellow both flowed very well. The blue required more coats to completely cover. It took 3 coats to completely even out. I also found that the yellow and blue tended to go on better using just a bristle brush rather than a roller.

 

[Rob B]

Your boat turned out great!! I used the red, black and white on my boat.

 

[caddman]

very nice Glake, very similar, but diffrent paint scheme I am going to do on my trimate, kinda makes feel good that yours looks so well!

 

[Kelpie]

I'm curious, do you wet sand the paint w/600 grit, then buff w/coarse compound?

 

[yellowfiero88]

Looks great glake!

 

[Heavy Handed]

Nice work guys! It's great to see your boats looking new again

 

[fireguy]

Very nice indeed congrats to both of you guys.

 

[Rob B]

I'm curious, do you wet sand the paint w/600 grit, then buff w/coarse compound?

Depending on how the paint was applied and how much orange peel you have. I blocked sanded mine with 2000 grit, then use 3M rubbing compound, followed by Meguiars no.7. The hand wax.

 

[JohnBouy]

Awsome!If I end up doing the sides of my boat,which I probably will,thats the way to go!Yours looks great!Can't wait to see how it looks after a wet sand.Seems like the darker colors shine better.Looks great,hope it lasts a long time too.