Yacht Services St Barths; How to Repaint Your Boat Hull?
Over the years, the gelcoat or the original paint tarnishes, cracks, and becomes porous to such an extent that polishing can no longer restore its original shine. It is, therefore, necessary to consider a painting. But before applying it, you have to prepare the hull, which is the most important point; it represents 80% of the final work. Here are some tips to get you ready! The Preparation of a Hull Covered With a Gelcoat or Paint On a boat covered with gelcoat, cleaning, degreasing the hull, and possibly repairing shocks and cracks is necessary. Once the hull is clean, sand it with wonderful sandpaper (280-320), then remove all traces of dust with a cloth. If the gelcoat has already been painted, you must ensure that the paint adheres well to the hull and that the one you intend to apply is compatible with the one already applied to the boat. If in doubt, an adhesion test is carried out (read the paint manufacturer's recommendations). Preparing a St...