shanan
12th January 2006, 03:55 PM
Hello!
I have a 28 ft Plywood Yacht, sheathed in fibreglass.
Have ripped out the floor and have rubbed/sanded back a badly neglected bilge underneath.
I will be applying some coats of penetrating epoxy to ensure a good protective water barrier and wanted to know what paint to use afterwards?
People in the USA talk about red lead paint, but we don't see it here.
So what paint to use? Just a basic oil based house paint?
I was also told that painting epoxy before it completely dries will enhance the chemical bond between both. Is this true?
Is penetrating epoxy, followed by paint the best way to go about ensuring I don't have touch this bilge again for a long time?
Advice appreciated!
I have a 28 ft Plywood Yacht, sheathed in fibreglass.
Have ripped out the floor and have rubbed/sanded back a badly neglected bilge underneath.
I will be applying some coats of penetrating epoxy to ensure a good protective water barrier and wanted to know what paint to use afterwards?
People in the USA talk about red lead paint, but we don't see it here.
So what paint to use? Just a basic oil based house paint?
I was also told that painting epoxy before it completely dries will enhance the chemical bond between both. Is this true?
Is penetrating epoxy, followed by paint the best way to go about ensuring I don't have touch this bilge again for a long time?
Advice appreciated!