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Subject:Re: Fiberglass Paint
From:Jim Arnott
Date:Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:58:51 -0800

On Jan 3, 2012, at 8:11 PM, Mike S wrote:

> On 1/3/2012 9:12 PM, Finn Runyon wrote:
> > Has anyone painted their roofs with Interlux marine fiberglass paint
> > by roller?  I am curious how the results have been.
>
> Yep. I didn't get a glass smooth surface, but it started out fuzzy.
> Before I got it, it sat in Texas sun for years, the gelcoat had
> basically oxidized away, and fibers were sticking out.
>
> I used Interlux Primekote, an epoxy primer, followed by Interlux
> Perfection, a 2 part polyurethane. In order to cover the fuzz, I
> think I
> ended up with 3 prime coats, and 2 topcoats.
>
> --
> Mike

I used Rustoleum Marine Semi-gloss with a roller and a brush over
their primer. Looks great five years later. If it stops looking great,
another $30 and it'll look great again. IIRC I added a little Penetrol
to retard it a bit.

Interlux just isn't in the cards here in wheat country and painting
the top is a weekend operation.

Jim

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