Imron Paint

lmc1601	I have recently purchased a20' Aquasport. 1993 paint is a bit rough. I really would like to use it for fishing charters, but it looks to rough. Has anyone ever used Imron before and what is required to use Imron.	2003-01-31
crab bait	imron is not going' to take the rough out of it.. imron isn't a cure all.. it's just hard as nails.. but it's very dangerous an NOT USER friendly... not for a layman.. plus I wouldn't trust anything' that rhymed with Enron...	2003-01-31
JAZZedBW	Imron is a type of paint kind of... I almost had my whaler imronned, but I found a paint that is better than imron, but is a much softer paint. Something from 3M. I do not recall what it was. JAZZ	2003-01-31
flashback	imron is an excellent paint. BUT unless you have a positive pressure suit, and a certain degree of expertise in painting I would not recommend it. it is strictly a paint for professionals......	2003-01-31
DrippingWithGold	Back about 20 years ago, before the label had any types of warnings of health hazards, I used it quite frequently, with and without a mask. Four years later I had a child with Downs Syndrome. Stay away unless you have a air supplied suit.	2003-02-01
crab bait	sorry to hear that.. that isn't right.. get together with others,, that's what a 'class action' law suite was invented for..	2003-02-01
wezie	Pettit and Interlux do make paints that are more user friendly. They offer enamels, one part polyurethane products (No catalyst, "urethane enhanced enamels"), and two part polyurethane's. Hard, harder and hardest (Enron is a two par urethane). Each of these companies and others also offer professional lines of products. Enron is a professional product. None of these products will cover up any dings or etching in the gel coat or fiberglass. A primer would be used to fill and prep the surface before you apply the finish. A professional friend once told me that spraying two part urethane was like spraying water, if you got it right it covered and did not run. For the most part, you cannot spot these products to touch up mistakes. None of these will stick unless the surface is properly prepared and clean. The most forgiving are the basic enamels then the one parts and then the two parts. As mentioned, the two part products have higher end thinners and you really do not want to be sloppy about them. Read the instructions. If you really want to do this, I would suggest you read the instructions of the products very carefully. Decide which you want and then practice with a small amount before you get into the whole boat. I would also price some professional services. Remember, above the waterline, a basic enamel properly applied will give you years of good service. The one parts are not too much more difficult. Good Luck!	2003-02-01
oldboat1	Petit or Interlux topside paints can give you a good result. Use a good brush (Foam brushes also work well.) Prep work is vital. Fill gouges and sand flush -- Finish with wet sanding (400 or 600 grit). It isn't rocket science, and you might amaze yourself.	2003-02-06
gonfishn	Last year I did my 1968 Aluminum Starcraft with Imron (Charmet Gray Metal Flake) and I'm am no means a professional. Yes certain precautions must be taken as with any paint. I sprayed mine and have had no problems with chipping or peeling. I did my research and picked this as my recourse on what was best for me. I'm almost finished with my 18 month refurbishing job and will never do this again. Almost finished........	2003-02-06
NOSLEEP	Nice rig gonefishn, looks like its about 16 ft. I like the mural. Is that a five horse kicker? I'll bet you can make her fly with the big motor! Get after them fish.	2003-02-08
gonfishn	Thanks NoSleep. I'm putting the finishing touches on her now. The Kick is a 6 and the quick is a 65 Suzuki. Just finished the raised platforms and live well. Probably will be asking some dumb questions on wire placement for my electro gizmos. Have two batteries in front and two in back at present..	2003-02-09

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