This weekend I finished painting
Solo inside and out with a product called Gluvit,
per Harold Maynard’s recommendation at the convention. This is an unusual
base, essentially a thick epoxy glue that is applied
to the bare metal and remains flexible, compressing with the hull to avoid
cracks or bubbles. I would not have thought of it, and didn’t even find in the
paint isle. But the result looks terrific and feels bullet proof. Great tip –
thanks Harold!
Next is the surface coat. The main
attribute I’m looking for is abrasion and scuff protection, and ideally
application with a roller. Scuff protection is far more important to me than a
high quality gloss finish, as the boat will constantly come on and off the
shop dolly, trailer, etc.
I thought I’d had a bright idea
and that garage floor paint might be the toughest thing around. However when I
went to Home Depot and read the instructions on the can, it actually described
it as “unsuitable for hydrostatic pressure” due to the formation of bubbles.
You’d think they knew some nut would come along and want to paint his
submarine with the stuff.
Does anyone have a
recommendation?
Thanks,
Alec