Locker paint - beige white

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Having done some GRP laminating to rebond a failed bulkhead joint under one of the fwd berths I want to repaint the locker. Danboline and Hempel offer a pure white, but this needs to be an off white beige tone.

B&Q offer a wood and metal one coat eggshell in antique white eggshell, which is an ideal colour tone, which they say is for multi surfaces, solvent based, from their colours range. Anybody used it on fresh and shiny GRP polyester resin ? Rather an awkward spot to rub down to key, but I guess I could get to much of it with some coarse wet and dry, but there will remain some shiny patches.

Or can I add something to the proper locker paint to adjust the tone ?

Also do I need to key with the proper locker paint or can I just paint straight on to the shiny surface ?
 
superheat6k said:
Having done some GRP laminating to rebond a failed bulkhead joint under one of the fwd berths I want to repaint the locker. Danboline and Hempel offer a pure white, but this needs to be an off white beige tone.

B&Q offer a wood and metal one coat eggshell in antique white eggshell, which is an ideal colour tone, which they say is for multi surfaces, solvent based, from their colours range. Anybody used it on fresh and shiny GRP polyester resin ? Rather an awkward spot to rub down to key, but I guess I could get to much of it with some coarse wet and dry, but there will remain some shiny patches.

Or can I add something to the proper locker paint to adjust the tone ?

Also do I need to key with the proper locker paint or can I just paint straight on to the shiny surface ?
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Flag bilge paint is off white.

The product data sheet says it is suitable for all interior surfaces and only requires them to be stable, firm, dry and free of dust, sand,
loose old paint, dirt, grease, oil and salt.

https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...318b86f69a/1366160800003/flag_bilge_paint.pdf


The product data sheet for Danboline suggests for GRP: Wash down with Super Cleaner, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Abrade with 180*/220 grade paper.
Particular attention should be given to the reverse side of moulded GRP. No priming necessary.
 
Thanks - the Chandlery Barge had some by Teamac in white, which is a slight off white which blends in really well, several quid cheaper than Danboline and for a full litre can. One coat has completely covered the GRP and to a casual look the locker doesn't even look painted.
 
Is it actually worth painting inside lockers that are just 'raw' fibre glass? Does it help keep them clean, or do you just end up with another part of the boat to repaint every other year? How good is the adhesion?
 
Jonny A said:
Is it actually worth painting inside lockers that are just 'raw' fibre glass? Does it help keep them clean, or do you just end up with another part of the boat to repaint every other year? How good is the adhesion?
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Just masking an otherwise unsightly repair to a failed plywood bond on a furniture support.
 
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