Painting cockpit lockers

[SABREMAN]

Has anybody used cellar paint to redecorate the inside of cockpit lockers, bilges etc.? The instructions on the outside of the tin states that this stuff can be used 'in damp underground areas' and since it incorporates a synthetic rubber solution sounds good enough for boats. Certainly seems cheaper than a lot of the proprietry brands sold specifically for 'marine use'

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[Chris_Robb]

International market a paint called Danbolin which is a Clorinated Rubber. It sprobably the same stuff.

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[Chris_Robb]

International market a paint called Danbolin which is a Clorinated Rubber. It sprobably the same stuff.

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[sailorman]

dont even think about-it!.
when it goes wrong you will regret-it

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[paulrossall]

Danbolin might be not so cheap but it is brilliant to use. It sticks over anything, dries quickly and leaves a really good surface. It is not worth trying to save a few bob..do a proper job with the right product.IMHO.Paul

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[vyv_cox]

Is that the same as Ranch Paint? A friend did his bilges with that and it proved to be excellent.

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[squidge]

Is it like garage floor paint?
I would try products other than the "marine"stuff as most is a ripoff IMHO
BUT i would let some one else try it first to save time and money if it dosn't work !
So please try and let me know how you get on./forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[DeeGee]

This is an area I have been concerned with recently. The original finish to lockers, bilges etc is flowcoat - which is just gelcoat plus wax. It gives a hard finish which prevents fittings corroding etc. Whether this original finish is better than those materials suggested here, I have no idea.


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[SABREMAN]

Thanks for the replies guys.
The stuff I was looking at using is produced by screwfix and sounds similar stuff to Danbulin. I'll give it a go this next winter layup and see how it turns out.

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[DeeGee]

Still the ignoramus, but, wanting to know more, I googled for Chlorinated Rubber and came up with a ref: http://www.ramucpoolpaint.com/products.asp?productID=3 amongst others...

In the small print, under limitations it has three entries:
<font color=red>Must be applied to a dry surface
Not for use on spas or fiberglass/gelcoat pools
California VOC regulation limitations</font color=red>
I am thinking of item 2, of course.

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