dpb
Well-Known Member
Over the years I have tried various combinations, none of which have lasted that well and needed re doing.
How the last effort seems worth sharing.
The conditions of the legs before I started was probably about 50% aluminium exposed.
I dont have any special facilities, though the legs were completely removed and the painting done under cover at home.
There are a couple of small areas that will need redoing but in general has held up well.
It isn't as good a ssending off for a proffesional job of course but I think its a viable simple and budget alternative.
Process was:
Sand thoroughly and rinse down with water.
Cleaned surfaces with acetone.
First coat: Acid 8 etch primer
Then two coats of Jotun Pengaurd HB 2 part epoxy paint
then two coats of Seajet 034 Emperor.
After being lifted and before cleaning:
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And after going over with a coarse cloth and water
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The starboard props had a similar treatmentthough the antifoul was some left over International stuff....forget the name.
The port props were bought mid season and were not painted very carefully....just antifoul I think.
The cones were not antifouled and suffered accordingly.
Just thought someone might find this useful!
How the last effort seems worth sharing.
The conditions of the legs before I started was probably about 50% aluminium exposed.
I dont have any special facilities, though the legs were completely removed and the painting done under cover at home.
There are a couple of small areas that will need redoing but in general has held up well.
It isn't as good a ssending off for a proffesional job of course but I think its a viable simple and budget alternative.
Process was:
Sand thoroughly and rinse down with water.
Cleaned surfaces with acetone.
First coat: Acid 8 etch primer
Then two coats of Jotun Pengaurd HB 2 part epoxy paint
then two coats of Seajet 034 Emperor.
After being lifted and before cleaning:
And after going over with a coarse cloth and water
The starboard props had a similar treatmentthough the antifoul was some left over International stuff....forget the name.
The port props were bought mid season and were not painted very carefully....just antifoul I think.
The cones were not antifouled and suffered accordingly.
Just thought someone might find this useful!
