Spraying a boat with car paint

[craig_c]

I bought a Laser dinghy off the bay for much cheapness but its a shocking colour.

I was wondering if anybody had any tips for spraying fibreglass with normal car paint.

My mate has a tin of gunmetal grey which i think would look well on the hull but i'm not sure of which primer to use.

any tips would be greatly appreciated

[ncp]

If you're attempting this, I assume that you know how to spray! I would think a good scuff and any decent two part epoxy primer would work (but read the fine print from the paint manufacturer just to be sure)

A lot of guys over here use two part polyurethane paints on their hardboats that seem to work pretty well and that are a fraction of the cost of Awlgrip/Imron/Alexseal (they use either automotive or industrial/truck fleet paints). Since you won't be keeping the Laser in the water, I would think that you be fine.

[Bucksribster]

Try this stuff:

http://www.yachtpaint.com/gbr/diy/pr...erfection.aspx