Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Paint for my 1966 13 footer

Posted by Jim R on 08/26/09 - 6:43 PM
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You could drive yourself crazy determining the right paint options based on product, cost, skill level, and recommendations. You said you primed with Interlux Epoxy Prime Coat. This product is the primer system to be used with their Perfection topcoat. Perfection is a two-part polyurethane finish that is similar to Awlgrip. It's Interlux's answer for the do-it-yourselfer who might otherwise try their hand at brushing/rolling Awlgrip. Perfection is meant to be more forgiving for less experienced hands when applying. I've never used it myself, but since you already applied the Prime Coat, you may consider going with the Perfection topcoat to keep with the same system. It's also worth pointing out that Perfection is significantly less money than Awlgrip, which could be attractive in and of itself. You could potentially have problems applying Awlgrip over the Interlux Prime Coat.