Painting Coach Roof Stripe

[Hornet_UK]

Hi All,

The coach roof on my Dehler 31 has a blue stripe on either side and it is looking a bit shabby so I am thinking of repainting it and I have a couple of questions.

What sort of paint should I use?

What is the best tape to use for masking it off and to keep a clean edge?

 

[LittleShip]

Any good exterior gloss paint will do the job for you.

I use the green frog paint as it won't allow the paint to leach under and spoil the edge. Remove the tape whilst the paint is still wet.

Tom

 

[onesea]

Another idea is sticky back film like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-METER-X-45cm-GLOSSY-SKY-BLUE-STICKY-BACK-PLASTIC-VINYL-FILM-SELF-ADHESIVE-/171019180666?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

 

[Hornet_UK]

Another idea is sticky back film like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-METER-X-45cm-GLOSSY-SKY-BLUE-STICKY-BACK-PLASTIC-VINYL-FILM-SELF-ADHESIVE-/171019180666?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

That looks like a really good solution only problem is I don't think it is UV resistant. Have you tried yourself?

 

[onesea]

That looks like a really good solution only problem is I don't think it is UV resistant. Have you tried yourself?

I have one side done now for over a year and it looks as good as day one. The other side I still have to fit, but fitting weather is sailing weather so its not happened yet

If you google up I am sure there are out door grades as used on cars, boat wrapping etc. My thought is for 40 odd quid every few years to keep it that good its better than paint.

 

[30boat]

I'd prefer a two pack polyurethane myself.It'll resist abrasion much better than one pot paint or adhesive plastic film.

 

[BarryH]

I'd prefer a two pack polyurethane myself.It'll resist abrasion much better than one pot paint or adhesive plastic film.

I sell "adhesive plastic film" to protect 2 pack polyurethabe paint from abrasion and stone chips. Like paint, not all "plastic" films are the same......

 

[30boat]

I sell "adhesive plastic film" to protect 2 pack polyurethabe paint from abrasion and stone chips. Like paint, not all "plastic" films are the same......

Ok,I believe you.