Our Ocean Alexander 440 has raised diamond pattern molded into the decks. The white coating is beginning to erode in the low spots between the raised diamonds. I suspect this is caused by small droplets of water focusing the suns rays in the tiny depressions.
I taped off one of the non- skid sections (there are eight of them on the bow). The smooth deck area outlining the patches of non-skid are in excellent condition. I plan to paint only the raised diamond sections with Interlux Perfection.
Yesterday I wiped down the taped off section with wax remover and then vigorously abraded the surface with a brass wire brush (It’s virtually impossible to use sand paper). I will wash the surface to remove dust.
So, here’s the issue. How to best hand apply the paint (spraying is not an option). Interlux says to use their primer over bare fiberglass, but they’re referring to new glass that has not been heavily abraded. My concern with two coats of primer is that all the paint layers will fill the depressions between the raised diamonds and the currently crisp pattern will look sloppy. Most of the old gel coat (or maybe it’s paint) came off with the wire brush. Anyone with experience with recoatin these faceted surfaces? Anyone with experience with Interlux Perfection? I read the instructions and understand the safety issues during application. I don’t care about smoothness or shine as this is in non-skid areas. Coverage, adhesion and UV durability are of primary interest. The bow on this boat gets very little foot traffic.
Thanks
I taped off one of the non- skid sections (there are eight of them on the bow). The smooth deck area outlining the patches of non-skid are in excellent condition. I plan to paint only the raised diamond sections with Interlux Perfection.
Yesterday I wiped down the taped off section with wax remover and then vigorously abraded the surface with a brass wire brush (It’s virtually impossible to use sand paper). I will wash the surface to remove dust.
So, here’s the issue. How to best hand apply the paint (spraying is not an option). Interlux says to use their primer over bare fiberglass, but they’re referring to new glass that has not been heavily abraded. My concern with two coats of primer is that all the paint layers will fill the depressions between the raised diamonds and the currently crisp pattern will look sloppy. Most of the old gel coat (or maybe it’s paint) came off with the wire brush. Anyone with experience with recoatin these faceted surfaces? Anyone with experience with Interlux Perfection? I read the instructions and understand the safety issues during application. I don’t care about smoothness or shine as this is in non-skid areas. Coverage, adhesion and UV durability are of primary interest. The bow on this boat gets very little foot traffic.
Thanks