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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Rat's 1977 Polar Kraft 1440 refit
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 140757" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>For the Primer I used a high density foam roller, the 4" one; you can even see it in one of the pictures above. For the paint I used the same roller and had planned to 'tip' it with a brush. But the paint is self leveling and I didn't need to tip it at all; it straightened right out very well. I did use a foam brush/blotter to get the corners and impossible-to-reach-with-a-brush areas. The foam brushes worked perfectly. </p><p></p><p>I have never sprayed any paint so I really can't tell ya how that goes. I do know that you generally get less coverage if you spray versus roll and tip. If you have access to a spray set up I think it would work great. Make sure to use the right reducer for what you are doing; the Brightside I used calls for different reducers; 333 for brushing and 216 (I think) for spraying. use the right one and you will be good to go. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://boatbuildercentral.com/proddetail.php?prod=MYD_EZP_3715" target="_blank">4" foam roller</a></p><p></p><p>One of the secrets to a nice prime/paint job is very thin layers. By using a high density roller you are laying down a very thin layer of paint. this allows the paint to dry faster and also prevents sagging (runs) on vertical surfaces and pooling on horizontal surfaces. It is better to apply 4 very thin layers of paint then two very thick layers of paint, all else being equal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 140757, member: 1914"] For the Primer I used a high density foam roller, the 4" one; you can even see it in one of the pictures above. For the paint I used the same roller and had planned to 'tip' it with a brush. But the paint is self leveling and I didn't need to tip it at all; it straightened right out very well. I did use a foam brush/blotter to get the corners and impossible-to-reach-with-a-brush areas. The foam brushes worked perfectly. I have never sprayed any paint so I really can't tell ya how that goes. I do know that you generally get less coverage if you spray versus roll and tip. If you have access to a spray set up I think it would work great. Make sure to use the right reducer for what you are doing; the Brightside I used calls for different reducers; 333 for brushing and 216 (I think) for spraying. use the right one and you will be good to go. [url=https://boatbuildercentral.com/proddetail.php?prod=MYD_EZP_3715]4" foam roller[/url] One of the secrets to a nice prime/paint job is very thin layers. By using a high density roller you are laying down a very thin layer of paint. this allows the paint to dry faster and also prevents sagging (runs) on vertical surfaces and pooling on horizontal surfaces. It is better to apply 4 very thin layers of paint then two very thick layers of paint, all else being equal. [/QUOTE]
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