Finally painting my boat

For those of you that have followed this long drawn out build of four plus years and for those new to new WBP site I finally painted my boat the "Challange" today. At least the first coat. Here's the starboard side after hours of sanding, filling, priming, sanding, guide coating, filling and sanding.Here's the port side after the same series of events.I studied the possible paint systems for quite a while and found an industrial two-part water borne alphatic polyurethane paint made by Comex. Comex is owned by Carlos Slim  from Mexico, perhaps you've heard of him. Comex owns Parker Paints and if you visit a Parker Paints store you will see lots of Comex paints. Anyway a couple of years ago I had been looking for an alternative to varnish as I didn't want to have to repeat the process of painting, sanding, painting, etc every couple of years. I wanted to spray the finish I applied because I have not yet developed the talent of rolling and tipping as Phil mentioned to Guy. Most of my spraying started with a airless sprayer when I primed and sprayed my house several years ago. I liked getting the job done in just a few hours not days.

I also am concerned that Federal Regulations are seemingly tightening up on VOC's Volatile Organic Compounds those wonderful smells that many paints have from the solvent that carries the solids to the object being painted. I know that water-borne paints are getting better all the time and so looked in that direction.

For the interior parts of my boat that I finished last year I used a water-borne polyurethane from Woodcraft and had great luck.Again a lot of sanding but it is the finish I want. This is two coats if I remember right.

So by accident I stopped by Parker Paints and ran into the "Outside" sales rep that suggested that I might like U5000. The possible application by roller, brush or spray was handy. He opened a can and there was no odor. He brough over a sample of floor tile that had some applied and I hit it with a hammer and it didn't chip. The data sheet for the product listed high reisistance to impact and flexibility. I can provide those numbers if someone wants them. The price for a kit which ends up making up a gallon of finish was $90 or so. So far so good.

I bought some and stashed it in the garage. I was initially going to finish my boat with clear but over the course of four years a couple of incidents suggested to me that I might want to paint over the issues. Last fall I had a gallon of colored made up.

Today I applied it. I used about 1/3 of a gallon to cover the sides of the boat. Here's the boat porn for all you boat voyeurs! I will add another page of pictures as I have apparently reached a limit.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 18, 2013 at 9:28am

Here's a couple of pictures from this morning. Still need to spray the clear.

Lots still to do.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by Terry E Walsh on April 18, 2013 at 6:17pm
Wow doesn't even look like it needs a clear coat, and you can get a cover to fit your boat at Don Hill. 541-543-6867. Good cover I have one, has a bra that covers the front for complete protection.
Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 18, 2013 at 6:27pm

Thanks, I talked to them today and will be ordering one. I am adding the clearcoat from Comex to add more abrasion resistance. My good buddy sanded the trailer down I bought a year ago in Vancouver, WA. Will be painting it too. Got the first coat of clearcoat on today.

Rick

Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on April 19, 2013 at 4:16am

Randy got me a cover with a front bra. Works great.

I don't recall the brand but he would know.

Permalink Reply by tungsten on April 19, 2013 at 4:40am

Nice color Rick,looks a lot different in the sun.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 19, 2013 at 12:41pm

Thanks Tungsten, it really matters what color light you use when photographing. See how yellow the light is from the Halogen, probably 3500K while the other lights are white and were chosen for their daylight color of white at 5500K. There is water on the floor to keep any dust from moving around.

Yes, I do wear a mask now! Thanks for reminding me to put it on.

Rick

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 22, 2013 at 9:08pm

Still working on the boat. More paint has been applied to correct some issues, still more to be applied tomorrow.In the background is the trailer. Here's how it looked a few hours ago. Here's how is looks now.

My neighbor lengthened my winch post today for $20.  He's a good guy. It was 12" shorter and used to be welded on the tongue. The trailer used to haul a pram.

I got one of the old Doug Fir oars stripped on finish and dings yesterday. I will finish it with oil as I found some nail holes and such hiding under the wrap. So it will be my get on the river for now set.

Counting down the days, I'm glad I didn't place a counter bet with Jayson to see who would get done first!

Rick Newman

Permalink Reply by Josh Wieschowski on April 23, 2013 at 4:34am

Everything looks great Rick! Great job!!

Permalink Reply by tungsten on April 23, 2013 at 5:30am

You paint cars Rick in another life? Sure looks good.Thats the first fender I've seen with the inside closed in.Should keep the mud off.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 23, 2013 at 6:02am

Thanks guys. I probably painted my first car in 1958 or 1960, they were about 5" long, that's 2 cm in Canadian.

It' a matter of preparation, practice and good advisor's at the paint store. And a great little Woodcraft HVLP gun with plenty of light on the subject.

Rick

Permalink Reply by Greg Hatten on April 23, 2013 at 6:40am

Looks GREAT Rick - can't wait to see it on the water.

GH

Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on April 23, 2013 at 4:14pm

Rick,

Boat & Trailer looks Great!  Your making me feel like I'm dragging my feet.  Did you use automotive Paint on the trailer?

Dorf

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