Moving on to paint. Help with Wagner?

[Jogar80]

Well now that I’ve sealed all the rivets on the jon boat and replaced transom and leak tested, I am moving on to paint. I’ll be using Parker Duck Boat paint and spraying with a Wagner Flexio 2500. I have never used a wagner, or any other paint sprayer for that matter. Looking for input from any that have used this sprayer or paint as far as thinning, sprayer settings, number of coats, etc. Thanks to all for any help!

 

[Crazyboat]

I used the Wagner brand to paint the inside walls of a house once. My advice is to get a large box and practice painting it. The nozzle, paint consistency will dictate all the answers to your questions. Paint temp also contributes to thickness and flow rate. I found it to be trial and error. Play around with various paints getting used to how they respond to your input.

At least you won't have a house full of ceilings and floors to tape off. Post some photos of the finished product.

 

[MrGiggles]

I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of the paint, they likely have all the data you need as far as recoat times, gun settings, and what to thin it with.

And, as mentioned, practice on something other than the boat, first.