Help with Painting a Jon Boat

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 11, 2013

I scored an old but serviceable 14’ jon boat on Craigslist. I sanded and scraped it down. Cleaned and degreased it and painted it all with metal primer. I want to put the finish coat on (that flat jon boat green color) but don’t know what kind of paint and where I can buy it locally. Boat will only be used on fresh water. I've seen the Parker duck boat paint online but with shipping it’s close to a third of what I paid for the whole boat. Likewise I'm concerned that if I go the spray can route it will take a dozen cans.
Anybody with any paint experience and suggestions?

Edit: darn it I thought I posted this in Outdoors!

coopermania · Jun 11, 2013

What kind of primer did you use ? Oil base ?

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 11, 2013

Latex

iH8DemLibz · Jun 11, 2013

Your best bet and most durable option is to buy Marine Grade paint.

Next would be an Automotive Grade paint.

DaceNemo · Jun 11, 2013

Latex is no good. Oil base would be better. First time it gets a scratch the latex will start to peel off easy after being in water...u can wash latex paint off of your hands with water. There may be boat paint I don't know but if you're putting something in water and want to paint it with 2 options latex or oil base always choose oil.

coopermania · Jun 11, 2013

Latex.... I don't know what to tell you now. I would guess find some latex flat green or get out the power washer. And start over with boat paint. Look at the local surplus store / boat store / Duron Store. I would think the latex will peel after a few hours in the water. Good Luck

BlackBart · Jun 11, 2013

You want flat green?............. you might should have used zinc chromate or epoxy polimide primer..... it would have done it ALL right there.

Jon boat most likely fresh water only??? Both are good enough for aluminum aircraft it would be good enough for your application.

Maybe some of you tin benders can weigh in.

Looks like they make it for Marine use now! http://www.wholesalemarine.com/moel...paign=google&gclid=CM7st92K3bcCFWFp7AodFl8AyQ

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Ringmaster · Jun 11, 2013

I would use this but I would have used another primer.

http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/finishes/brightside-polyurethane.aspx

vin · Jun 11, 2013

Zinc chromate is definitely the primer of choice for aluminum. But it is not durable enough to be used as a top coat, and must be coated over. Latex might get you a season or so, but don't expect it to last too long.

And like blackbart mentioned, epoxy is also a good choice but can be pricey.

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 12, 2013

At this point since I have apparently screwed the pooch on the primer I'm just going cover it with some flat green spray paint and see what happens. Worst case I'll have to redo it next winter.
I was reading an account on the internet of some guy whose boat was dragging. He thought he snagged a bunch of weeds but when he got it out of the water it turned out it was the paint on the bottom of his boat sheeting off.

shaddydan · Jun 12, 2013

Shouldn't this be in the Tom Sawyer section? OP, I would leave just the primer on and run it that way, it will come off easier. A top coat on a bad primer will make a much larger mess.

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 12, 2013

shaddydan said:
Shouldn't this be in the Tom Sawyer section?

Ha! It may be a completely private lake, surrounded by private property down a mile dirt road but CharlieFoxtrot doesn't roll in any conveyance that’s just primer!
Clearly though I need to stick to my day job.

sgt23preston · Jun 12, 2013

Sgt Preston here...

Not trying to be a smart ass, but your best source on information & best paint for the job is your nearest Boat / Marine Supply Store...

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 12, 2013

sgt23preston said:
Sgt Preston here...

Not trying to be a smart ass, but your best source on information & best paint for the job is your nearest Boat / Marine Supply Store...

Unfortunately there isn't one in Frederick County.

tsmith1499 · Jun 12, 2013

Performance Boats 301-582-4127
7711 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD

Bowers Marine Sales 301-790-1848
17815 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD

These aren't in Fredneck, but close.

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 12, 2013

Thanks that's good to know. Like most of my home improvement type projects I'll do it much better the second time around.

Franklin · Jun 12, 2013

take a gallon of aircraft remover to that beeotch and start over! self etching primer,scuff it with a red scotch brite and mix top coat hardener in your top coat and put 3 coats on it. let each coat flash before you start on the next coat.

Nanook · Jun 12, 2013

It's aluminum. In fresh water. Any scratches/scrapes on the bottom will be exposed and oxidize: rust. This layer will prevent further oxidation in proximity to the scratch/scrape.

Steel is a whole 'nother critter.

BlackBart · Jun 12, 2013

CharlieFoxtrot said:
At this point since I have apparently screwed the pooch on the primer I'm just going cover it with some flat green spray paint and see what happens. Worst case I'll have to redo it next winter.
I was reading an account on the internet of some guy whose boat was dragging. He thought he snagged a bunch of weeds but when he got it out of the water it turned out it was the paint on the bottom of his boat sheeting off.

It's not like you're needing "racing bronze" needs..... go with what ya got then get zinc chromate if it ever wears out. I bet it isn't even going to be sitting in the water or SALT water when not in use......... ???

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 13, 2013

BlackBart said:
It's not like you're needing "racing bronze" needs..... go with what ya got then get zinc chromate if it ever wears out. I bet it isn't even going to be sitting in the water or SALT water when not in use......... ???

Yeah- only in the water when we are up there. Otherwise upside down by the side of the cabin 340 or so other days of the year.

I'll post pics when I am done.

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