What Paint for GRP Hull

[najsmith]

We want to paint a new name on our GRP tender, and also replace the thin line that runs parallel to our Trapper's toe rail.

What type of paint should we use?

 

[KRG]

If the boat hasn't been painted before then a 2 pack like International's Perfection. If it has been painted before and you don't kknow what with then a single pack such as Toplac or Brightside. Have a look here You could also just use Dulux weather shield on the tender if it's just going to be left on hard.

 

[Lakesailor]

You're only talking about bits of paint here aren't you?
A bit of any household paint for the tender. Or a small tin of enamel or laquer if you're buying some for the job.
How about vinyl tape for the line on your topsides? Good automotive paint suppliers will have all sorts of tapes, single and multi stripes.

2 pack is overkill and messy for little bits.

 

[Twister_Ken]

I'm with FlakeSailor on this - just about anything 'exterior' on the dingly, and tape for the cove line - you're going to have to put masking tape on anyway to paint it, so save some hassle by cutting out a process.

 

[snowleopard]

Use stick-on vinyl. It lasts longer & sticks better.

 

[Spyro]

For the stripe as suggested use "coveline" google for coveline tape I used a 15m roll and it was just enough to do my trapper 300

 

[oldsaltoz]

G'day Najs,

Pop into your local sign writer and see what they will do for you, a computer generated stick on tender name will last for years and look good.

For the stripe see any motor repair or supplier and pick up some tape made of the same stuff the sign writers. There you go no painting at all and a great finish.

Avagoodweekend......

 

[Lakesailor]

I think this has all the info you need.

 

[bumblefish]

I like this group, it may be the name? Wet and Wild