[frers-list]HVLP Turbine type sprayer recommended ?

[Courtney Thomas]

Thank you for your fulsome reply.

Good stuff on Awlgrip's site. Thanks.

I'm seriously considering 3M's Model 23 HVLP Turbine.

Cordially,

Courtney



On 9/10/2011 12:46 PM, FRANCIS ALBERT wrote:
> --- On *Wed, 9/7/11, Courtney Thomas /<courtneycthomas@bellsouth.net>/*
> wrote:
> Courtney,
>
>
> We'll start with the bottom and work our way up.
> For the bottom paint since you're not going to be racing the boat you
> don't need to spray it on. Assuming it's in any kind of decent condition
> a light sanding to clean it and then just roll on three coats of a good
> ablative bottom paint. Pettit has some good paint as does Interlux. The
> more copper the better, especially in warmer waters. Take your pick.
> For the Hull. Here preparation is the key ensuring there are no dings,
> low spots etc. A good cleaning followed by a light sanding then masking
> and protecting everything you don't want painted. It is a very long very
> labor intensive process to get a good finish.
> Frequently a good polish job followed by two good coats of wax will
> bring what appears to be a hull too far gone back. If your hull is in
> fact too far gone you also might consider a professionally applied
> Awlgrip paint. Painting fiberglass hulls is not for the first time
> novice painter. If you are going to attempt this you need to have some
> experience in painting. If you still want to do it yourself the Alwgrip
> web site provides some good information.
> http://www.awlgrip.com/support/applicationguidance/Pages/ApplicationGuidance.aspx
>
>
> Interlux also provides a number of topside paints both one part and two
> part paints. All say they are easy to apply and get professional
> results. None are easy to apply and you will rarely get professional
> results. The Interlux web site is below.
> http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/finishes/search.aspx
>
>
> Top sides. For the non-skid you can buy good non-skid paint and do that
> yourself with a brush. It's not all that hard. It will dry to the touch
> in about an hour but you cannot walk on it for 2 days.
>
>
> For the mast. I've painted a mast once and it looked pretty good for
> about 3 years. Again preparation here is the key. Remove as much
> hardware as you can, clean well, sand lightly, clean off all dust and
> paint. I used an Interlux brightside one part epoxy paint and a top of
> the line bristle brush and it flowed smooth and has held up well. It
> could have used 2 coats.
>
>
> If you're intent on buying the sprayer buy the best one you can afford.
> One in the $300 to $400 dollar range. Lesser sprayers will not work as well.
>
>
> For the interior excluding the teak you can do all of that with a brush
> and Interlux brightside. It will look wonderful and last for ever.
>
>
>     From: Courtney Thomas <courtneycthomas@bellsouth.net>
>     Subject: [frers-list]HVLP Turbine type sprayer recommended ?
>     To: frers-list@lists.frers33.com
>     Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 11:49 PM
>
>     I'm in the process of refitting my Frers33 and am considering
>     purchasing a sprayer for painting topsides, bottom, interior, mast,
>     decks, etc..
>
>     Comments on an HVLP type, including other recommendations instead,
>     and hopefully, why, would be appreciated.
>
>     Also, any and all coatings recommendations, as well as procedures,
>     would be appreciated.
>
>     Cordially,
>     Courtney
>
>
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"Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the 
right to rise up, and shake off the existing  government, and form a new 
one that suits them better.This is a most valuable - a most sacred right 
- a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world."
Abraham Lincoln
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! Like fire, 
it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."
George Washington