Boat paint

[paulsmacgregor26]

Painting our 26X
Hi can anyone please tell me what the Blue is on the Macgregor?? We are wanting to paint our 26X the blue as we like it so much, and the only colour that is imported into New Zealand were we live is the black and cream model.
I have some colour charts, but would love it if someone has painted their boat, and can help
Cheers
Vicki and Paul ( paulsmacgregor26)

[K9Kampers]

MacGregor color: Slow Blue

[FLembo18]

Call or Email the Macfactory in CA. They might even ship it to you, for a price, maybe (?).

Frank L.

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[u12fly]

The factory uses colored gelcoat in the fiberglass mold. If you want to add color post production to your white boat you will need to sand the finish to remove any build up or wax, then paint it with an industrial high quality automotive paint. Your best paint will be two stage which require a clear coat on top. Single stage paint like imron by dupont are ok but they won't hold up to years in the sun. Good luck.

[Divecoz]

Is this for , just above the water line? If Not? Has anybody been successful with two stage under the water line for any period of time?
There are " possible " issues as well , when painting Non-skid areas... Any paint shop will sell you a dark blue or even custom blend it..
BTW its ALL........ about the prep work.. You can fix most any other problems like Orange Peel and runs and drips ( masking tape lifts those off when wet and a hot shot to cover .. ) but peeling paint or a "reaction".... means starting all over and doing it right the 2nd time!!!$$$$$
Don't skimp on the cost for your cleaners..ask any professional custom car guy if he'd use alcohol to prep a $5000 paint job ??
Don't use cloth rages the wife has washed with laundry detergent unless you know .....for a fact...... she isn't using something with fabric softener built into it.. Imron will last for a very long time . ALL the Florida Go Fast Boats used it for years.... but there are better and some cheaper alternatives now available..

The factory uses colored gelcoat in the fiberglass mold. If you want to add color post production to your white boat you will need to sand the finish to remove any build up or wax, then paint it with an industrial high quality automotive paint. Your best paint will be two stage which require a clear coat on top. Single stage paint like imron by dupont are ok but they won't hold up to years in the sun. Good luck.

[grady]

Is this for , just above the water line? If Not? Has anybody been successful with two stage under the water line for any period of time?

Don't skimp on the cost for your cleaners..ask any professional custom car guy if he'd use alcohol to prep a $5000 paint job ??
Don't use cloth rages the wife has washed with laundry detergent unless you know .....for a fact...... she isn't using something with fabric softener built into it.. Imron will last for a very long time . ALL the Florida Go Fast Boats used it for years.... but there are better and some cheaper alternatives now available..

The factory uses colored gelcoat in the fiberglass mold. If you want to add color post production to your white boat you will need to sand the finish to remove any build up or wax, then paint it with an industrial high quality automotive paint. Your best paint will be two stage which require a clear coat on top. Single stage paint like imron by dupont are ok but they won't hold up to years in the sun. Good luck.

Two Part paints work and stand up the best. They do work below the water line as good as gel-coat if you are not going to leave the boat in the water. I have used and had no issues with Interlux perfection, Imron, Jet glow paint on boats.

X2 Prep and cleaning the most important part. Paint will not flake or peel off if prepped correctly.

I would stay away from clear coat paint below water line and would only use it above if I was making a "show boat".

[Divecoz]

Sorry Grady...... I believe, I may have confused this issue with incorrect nomenclature.
I agree with you 2 part paint is excellent and most often the best.. I too question the 2 step paint process with the idea of using a clear coat beneath the water line.