TomFTM

Interlux Perfection two part , use interlux epoxy primekot first than topcoat with the perfection..

scippy

If anybody needs the valspar enamel hardener I have 5 extra................$18 per shppy included !! [email protected]

Cole2534

Is there a comprehensive thread on refinishing the bilge? Id like to know what how to sand and prep the area as well as other tips.

ezstriper

I clean with a good degreaser, dawn works well, let dry, scuff with a 3M scrath pad, blow of or wash again, wipe as much as you can get to with a rag soaked with reg alcohol, paint with a cheap brush with temps over 60 deg, let sit until dry and do second coat...done

motocop

+1 on the Rustoleum/Valspar. Looks great and very shiny...slipped and fell a few times while re-rigging the bilge, lol. My experience was slightly concerning with how thin the paint/hardner mixture was. I was covering bare glass and old gray gel (all sanded thoroughly) and at four coats I called it quits but I probably could've done six for better coverage. I did mine in an off-white color and it does show everything! If I were to do it again I would consider a dark color under the motors and white everywhere else to keep things bright (my wife says I need help 'cause I vacuum the bilge regularly). Again, still looks great and cleans very easy. Good luck.

Cole2534

What about screw holes from the rigging? Fill them with 5200 or?

blefever

"A clean and dry bilge is a happy bilge" I want a happy bilge and that is why I'm doing all this work. Thank you to everyone who replied. All good help.

motocop

I used 4200 on every screw that went back in. If I knew I wasn't going to use a hole that was in the bilge somewhere then I filled it. I would mix up a little resin with MEKP and cabisol or sawdust and pack up/fill the hole. Prep sanded the bilge and knocked down those filled holes. Can't tell they were ever there and they're water tight. I considered 5200 but wasn't sure if the Rustoleum would stick and stay over top of the 5200. That's what worked well in my case.

ezstriper

I use a fiberglass style body filler on holes that will not be used, white sealer on the one that are after paint

Cole2534

Great, thanks.