Who is the best in the Tri state at painting boats? Not sure if I want paint, gelcoat, or something else. Just wondering who can help me and do the job when I am ready
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Who is the best in the Tri state at painting boats? Not sure if I want paint, gelcoat, or something else. Just wondering who can help me and do the job when I am ready
Raybo in Long Island is the best
had good experience with Hustler in Calverton
I see pictures on Raybo's website, looks like they do awesome work on a variety of boats. Not looking forward to the cost - Before I call them, how much do you think spraying an 18 ft Hydrostream one color would cost?
Getting closed to need my Virage sprayed..been researching and seems like Duratec is going to be what I am looking for...any other recommendations for a painter? Approx how much would an 18ft closed bow cost to paint?
I’ve gotten 2 verbal quotes from two different places, neither place seen my boat just pics and me telling them what I want. 4-5 grand for my Ventura 16’6” here in Wisconsin. I just might learn how to paint a boat...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaronhl
I guess if it comes out perfectly it would be worth the 4-5k but I was hoping it would be a little less then 3k...let me finish the boat first and see what I wanna do from thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Jmr1974
I've shot all the gel myself on my build. It's not that bad. You'll need an extra set of hands to help, and a good compressor.
If gell be ready for a $750 materials bill. If paint, it could be $2000 just for materials.
I've never sprayed anything with a compressor before, so it would be a big undertaking for me to do it and I dont feel I would get enough practice/confidence to spray a whole boat. Maybe after a few tries/years on other smaller parts...Quote:
Originally Posted by tnelsmn
I was doing some reading and saw that paint like awlgrip or imron is pretty durable and will have a nice glossy coating, I just don't know if I want paint over my boat in case I need to do future fiberglass repairs. I kinda like how tough gel coat is and it's what boats are made with anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by XstreamVking
I am considering the 50/50 gelcoat and duratec gloss option at this point...
The duratec is deceptive. I used it several times and went back to just gellcote thinned with styrene. The duratec tends to fade quicker and softens the durometer hardness of the surface.