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bcarson

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clear coat
« on: August 09, 2011, 07:25:32 PM »
I'm custom painting my boat and was wondering if anyone else has used automotive grade clears on theirs. I'm only painting the top surfaces (deck, dash, etc). All I'm really worried about is scratch resistance. Please let me know if anyone has had any luck with any particular product. Thanks.
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Re: clear coat
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 09:07:51 PM »
my dads old boat was painted with awlgrip white and emron paint for the stripes.  awlgrip is pretty tough stuff.



 
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Re: clear coat
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 11:02:29 PM »
i used clear fro tcp global in  sandiego and absolutly loved the base and clear
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Re: clear coat
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 12:38:17 PM »
Thank you both for the input. I will look at those products, I'm very familiar with imron... and it is indeed very tough. I am a custom painter by trade, and can't wait to lay down something nasty on this boat! I'm using house of kolor base... I just know the clear I typically use will scratch like hell as soon as the deck is walked across.
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Re: clear coat
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 08:46:45 PM »
Imron paint rocks but Imron fumes will kill you!   Don't shortcut whatever safety precautions you need to take.  :thumbup:
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