Yankee 30 Message Board

Posted by RandyO on 5/16/2005, 9:48 am, in reply to "Re: Painting the topsides"
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Here is a link to a good article on this subject & why I would roll & tip the finish coat instead of spray it. http://www.sailnet.com/collections/articles/index.cfm?articleid=caseyd008 --Previous Message-- : Thanks Randy : Great advice. Gene : : --Previous Message-- : We painted our Yankee 30 topsides with : Detco/Sterling LP paint. We did both primer : and finish coats with roller & paint : brush. We are very pleased with the result : but it was a LOT of work. : If I had it to do all over, I would have : sprayed the primer coat and then rolled : & tipped the finish coat. The primer : doesn't 'level' like the finish coat & : it is difficult to sand back to a smooth : finish. : : : : --Previous Message-- : I am debating painting the topsides. The : gelcoat is gradually wearing and I think it : would be beneficial to : paint the topsides. I have redone the : non-skid and painted it--- Worked find but I : have not painted the topsides or other areas : of the deck. Any advise??????? Thanks. : : : :