Urban legends ?

[kingfisher]

The boat goes in the water in a fortnight. That means if I want to paint the topsides, it's got to happen next week, anyday from monday to friday. The paint then has to harden for a week before she can go in her slings.

I'm planning on using International Perfection 709. Everybody is telling me that it can't be done: to cold, to humid, and warning me that the paint will turn milky/cloudy.

Has anyone actually had this happen to his/her paintjob ? Is there a way to avoid it ? Seall of the boat under plastic with a heater ?

Monday : 11.8°C, 79% humidity
Tuesday: 9.9°C, 90% humidity
Wednesday: no data available as yet.

Go for it, or abort ?

Obi-Wan
http://sirocco31.tripod.com

 

[JeremyF]

I thought there was a high developing over Eastern UK (and presumably Holland) at the weekend, so you should be in luck.

If the weather continues to conspire, I think there are only two choices: Keep the date-in date, and delay the painting till next year, or delay the lift-in date. It would be bad news to spend all that time and money repainting, and then not have it look good.


Jeremy Flynn

www.yacht-goldeneye.co.uk
New pics 11.02.02

 

[oldsaltoz]

G’day Henk.
You can enclose the boat and control the climate, but this is expensive and time consuming, heaters and de-humidifiers, floor covering required on some surfaces to control / reduce moisture. Blushing or the milky look is cased by moisture or sudden drop in temperature, this can be a change in hull temperature when the sun (if you have any) goes down. Have a real long look at the technical information and safety data sheet for your paint and consider possible losses.
Sorry if this casts a shadow on your plans but removing the defective finish is harder than old paint as it has not gone off and sand paper clogs, it’s a mongrel of a job and should be avoided if at all possible.

Avagoodweekend Old Salt Oz……