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paint for fibreglass ?

#1 Post by leadhead »

hi lads


what is the best paint for the inside of a firbreglass hull ???


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Re: paint 4 fibreglass ?

#2 Post by Determined Dan »

Hi lead head. i had to get paint for fiberglass before and i got it in Burke boats in ballinrobe not sure of the name of paint but its worth giving them a call they will sort you out for any information hope this is a help..{ the paint isn't cheep so shop around :wink: . }.
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paint 4 fibreglass ?

#3 Post by MAC »

What type of hull. Is it a lake boat? Post up a picture of your boat and we'll be able to give better advice.

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Re: paint for fibreglass ?

#4 Post by JimC »

I have used Toplac in the past. Perfect for the job an hard-wearing.
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#5 Post by Donnyboy1 »

Yep you can't go wrong with international paint, Toplac is what I use.
I was recommended a place in Midleton that does JCB paint... meant to be very good and long lasting + the benefit of having them mix up any color you like. I've not tried it yet!
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#6 Post by Big Ben »

Hi Lads,
How did you prime the surface before you applied the Toplac?

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#7 Post by Donnyboy1 »

I used the international primer.... pre-kote.

Maybe there are cheaper solutions, but the finish was amazing....
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Re: paint for fibreglass ?

#8 Post by JimC »

Big Ben wrote:Hi Lads,
How did you prime the surface before you applied the Toplac?

Thanks.
Used key lightly with sandpaper, removing lose bits etc. Come to think of it, used use Toplac for a strip around the keel band of an orkney as well as the inside. It never peeled off the outside either. Good stuff.
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#9 Post by Big Ben »

Thanks Lads,

I am looking to smarten up my tired old shortie but wasn't sure how. Apologies to leadhead for hijacking the post.

Thanks again. :D
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Re: paint for fibreglass ?

#10 Post by leadhead »

hi lads

cheers 4 info,she's a burke boat so i'll get on 2 them.
as 4 hijackers now i know that i av 2 prime her cheers :P !!!

thanks again 2 all :D

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