f_inscreenname

Glue remover from HD and a scraper. Wipe up the residue with a rag.

Flitzr1

Yesterday I painted my bilge with gloss wjite I rustoleum & the Valspar additive (2 ozs per qt of paint). Checked it today & the surface is hard but if I drag my finger nail over it, it will scratch off. In the quart mixing cup the residue is hard on the surface but below the surface it is soft. Residue is is 0.125 thick.
I have 2 thin coats in the bilge. Outside temp is in mid 80's & in direct sunlight.

caseyh

How did it turn out? Dry good? About to paint mine.

bigboat28

Did mine in yellow woth the additive came out shiny and hard. I have about 4 coats on it.

f_inscreenname

Not sure what happened bro but mine like others is hard as any 2 part paint or even harder. Did you let it sit for 20 minutes before using it?

seebold 236

Has any one used the Majic Implement paint from tractor supply? They have alot of colors and the hardner on the shelf.

cp5899

Old thread, but about to try the rustoleum in te engine compartment of boat while the engine is out. I used the bilge paint from west marine last time, but it was real expensive because I needed a lot on my last boat due to stringer work. Results were decent. Didn't peel.

Lucky1456

I'm going to start on my bilge Saturday. I was going to use the Interlux bilge koat but I may go with the rustoleum and hardener now. Sounds like that may be the deal. I'll post you guys up on the finished product too.

jamie 10017

They make a oil base hardener that works with the rust-oleum its called Valspar Enamel Hardener. Also take a look at Sherwin Williams tile clad epoxy paint looks good and hard as a rock. You can brush or roll it on. Gas oil grease wont touch it

JRider

If your bilge is gel coat, I would stick with gel and put duratec additive in it. I really dont think tractor paint is a good option. Imron is another option that I would venture to guess would be durable than about any other paint out there.